Watch Suryakumar Yadavs Killer Gestures That Cut Pakistan and Bangladesh

The rivalry between India and Pakistan has taken a new face in the cricket field, with intense sledging from both sides. But it took a new turn in the match against Bangladesh, where Suryakumar Yadav made some killer gestures which affected both Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan have been at high levels, and their impact was also seen on the cricket field. During the clashes between the arch rivals, things like no handshake, gestures by Sahibzada Farhan, Haris Rauf from the Pakistan team, and Arshdeep Singh, Suryakumar Yadav from the Indian team took the centre stage.

India went against Bangladesh in their second match of the Super Fours. This time, India was not going against their arch-rival Pakistan, but against Bangladesh, which was once a part of Pakistan till 1971. Things took a turn in the relations of the two teams, as Suryakumar Yadav with the Bangladeshi captain after the toss.

During the game, when Bangladesh was chasing India's total, Suryakumar Yadav also showcased the cutting gesture. This was a remark to both Bangladesh and Pakistan, as Bangladesh was cut from Pakistan to be announced as an independent nation in 1971. This has triggered a row between India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh in the Asia Cup. Let's take a look at some incidents which took place between these teams in the Asia Cup 2025.

1. SKY Opens Up on India-Pak Cricket Gap

India and Pakistan faced each other for the second time in the Asia Cup 2025 in the Super Four stage. This time also, India came out on top, defeating Pakistan by 6 wickets, as they started off the Super Fours with a win. After the match, the players decided to walk away without a handshake with the Pakistani team.

Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian captain, , where he appreciated the team's performance. The reporters even asked about the rivalry between India and Pakistan, to which he said, "You guys should stop asking about the rivalry. If there's a scoreline of 7-7 or 8-7, then it's called a rivalry. But if the scoreline is 10-1 or 10-0, it's not a rivalry anymore".

2. Shaheen Afridi Ready for India-Pak Showdown

With India already reaching the finals of the Asia Cup, Bangladesh and Pakistan will be going against each other in a must-win clash on 25 September. Ahead of this game, Shaheen Shah Afridi, the Pakistani bowler, participated in the Press Conference and asked by the reporters.

He was also asked to comment on the statements given by Suryakumar Yadav, to which he said, "That's his view, let him say. When we meet (in the likely Asia Cup final on Sunday), we will see kya hai, kya nahi. Tab dekh lenge. We are here to win the Asia Cup and we will give our best effort for that.”

3. BCCI Responds to Pakistan Player Controversy

When India and Pakistan faced each other for the second time in the Asia Cup 2025, all eyes were on the sledging done by the players from both teams. Even on the field, words were exchanged between the Indian batsmen and Pakistani bowlers to an extent where the umpires had to intervene.

Haris Rauf was spotted doing the plane crash gestures while he stood at the boundary line. Arshdeep Singh, India's left-arm pacer, to the gestures by Rauf in his own style. However, Rauf was not the only one acting sledges against India. Sahibzada Farhan also celebrated his half-century in a controversial manner.

After completing his half-century, he showcased his bat as if it were a real gun. This surely did trigger the Indian team and fans, but the players decided to respond with their skills, and they ended up winning the game with ease.

that the BCCI has lodged a complaint against Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf for their actions in the India vs Pakistan match, which took place on 21 September. The hearings will be conducted on this matter, as things heat up for the clash between India and Pakistan, if Pakistan ends up defeating Bangladesh in this game.