**Asia Cup 2025: Sahibzada Farhan’s Gun Gesture After Half-Century Draws Flak**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 21, 2025, 09:53 pm*
Pakistan cricketer Sahibzada Farhan has come under intense criticism for his controversial celebration following a half-century in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against India. After scoring 58 runs off 45 balls, Farhan marked his 50 with a gun gesture aimed at his dugout, sparking widespread outrage on social media.
This incident has been especially sensitive given that it occurred just months after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 innocent Indian lives in an assault carried out by Pakistan-based militants. Many fans perceived Farhan’s celebration as distasteful, drawing sharp criticism amid heightened tensions.
### The Controversial Celebration
Farhan brought some momentum to Pakistan’s innings by hitting a massive six off India’s Axar Patel in the 10th over. However, rather than a traditional celebratory gesture, he mimicked firing a gun toward his teammates in the dugout. This act quickly caught the attention of viewers and social media users, who condemned the gesture as inappropriate and insensitive in the current context.
### Social Media Backlash
Fans were swift to express their disapproval. One user wrote, “Disappointed with Sahibzada Farhan’s gun gesture after his 50 in the Ind vs Pak match. Felt like a jab at India’s hospitality.” Another commented, “Sahibzada Farhan showing how his brothers killed innocent tourists in Pahalgam through his half-century celebration.”
The strong reactions underline how sports activities often intersect with broader political and social sensitivities, especially between India and Pakistan.
### Match Summary
Despite Farhan’s valiant effort, Pakistan struggled in the powerplay, losing three wickets early on. India’s Shivam Dube dismissed Farhan after a hard-fought 58 runs. Dube had earlier claimed the wicket of Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, who scored 21. Fakhar Zaman’s innings ended controversially when he was caught behind by Sanju Samson off Hardik Pandya’s bowling. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav took the wicket of Hussain Talat, as India sought to keep Pakistan’s scoring in check.
The Super 4 clash at Dubai International Stadium was a tense encounter, marred by controversy off the field with Farhan’s celebration dominating post-match discussions.
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