PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi to Pay Haris Rauf’s ICC Fine Over “0-6” Gesture
Alongside Rauf, batter Sahibzada Farhan also drew attention for his celebration after scoring a half-century.
LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has decided to personally pay the fine imposed on fast bowler Haris Rauf by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his “0-6” gesture during the high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 match against India.
The incident took place during the Pakistan vs India clash on September 21, where emotions ran high on both sides. After taking a wicket and responding to crowd chants near the boundary, Haris Rauf was seen gesturing “0-6” with his hands—an apparent taunt referencing India’s past record against Pakistan in ICC World Cups.
Alongside Rauf, batter Sahibzada Farhan also drew attention for his celebration after scoring a half-century. He mimicked firing a gun with his bat, which Indian fans and officials viewed as provocative.
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Following the match, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) lodged a complaint with the ICC, citing violations of the code of conduct. In response, both Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan were summoned before the match referee. Rauf was found guilty of breaching the ICC’s code of conduct and fined 30% of his match fee. Farhan, however, escaped with only a formal warning.
According to PCB sources, Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed his support for Rauf, stating that he would cover the fine out of his own pocket, acknowledging the player’s passion and pressure in a high-stakes game.
Meanwhile, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav was also fined 30% of his match fee for making a controversial political statement during the post-match presentation on September 14. His comments, in which he dedicated the victory to victims of the Pahalgam attack and framed the win as a “gift” to the Indian army, sparked backlash and drew a formal complaint from the PCB to the ICC.
The Asia Cup 2025 has been marred by political undertones and on-field tensions, making disciplinary actions a key focus of the tournament.
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