Sahibzada Farhan continues to spark controversy regardless of ICC warnings. The Pakistan batter, who confronted widespread criticism for his gun-firing celebration through the Asia Cup conflict in opposition to India, has reignited the talk by repeating the act throughout a latest promotional shoot. Photos from the shoot rapidly went viral, drawing renewed consideration to his on-field antics.
Sahibzada Farhan throughout a latest promotional shoot.
The unique incident occurred on September 21 on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium through the Tremendous 4 match between India and Pakistan. The sport got here only a week after tensions flared over the handshake controversy within the Asia Cup, and Farhan's gun-firing celebration after reaching his fifty solely added gasoline to the hearth. His teammate Haris Rauf additionally drew consideration for repeatedly performing the “jet down” celebration to mock Indian gamers and followers. Each gamers have been sanctioned by the ICC, with Rauf fined 30 p.c of his match charges for aggressive behaviour, whereas Farhan acquired a proper warning. The ICC motion got here after the BCCI lodged a criticism in opposition to the pair. Regardless of this, Farhan appeared unfazed, sustaining that the celebration was spontaneous and a part of his aggressive method to cricket. “That was only a second. I don't often have a good time after a fifty, nevertheless it instantly got here to my thoughts at present. I don't understand how individuals will react, and admittedly, I don't care. Aggressive cricket ought to be performed in opposition to each group, not simply India,” he mentioned. Curiously, Farhan shunned the celebration after scoring a fifty within the Asia Cup last on September 28, however India nonetheless emerged victorious, retaining the title. The repeated controversy highlights the batter's tendency to courtroom consideration, maintaining the highlight firmly on him even off the sector.
