Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf came under scrutiny after his controversial 6-0 gesture towards the Indian fans and mimicked planes getting shot down during India's Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
Following his gesture, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially filed a complaint at the International Cricket Council (ICC) against Pakistani cricketer Haris Rauf for his gesture and demanded strict action for the misconduct.
SportsTak understands that he pleaded not guilty, explaining his defence that his 6-0 refers to nothing and it is not directed towards India.
"Haris Rauf also pleaded Not Guilty. In his hearing, he said 6-0 refers to nothing. How can it be directed towards India? What’s the meaning of 6-0 he asked ICC personnel. ICC said- we don’t know. So he said exactly, it has no reference to India at all" a source privy to the development told Sports Tak
The hearing took place at the Pakistan team hotel, and it was conducted by match referee Richie Richardson. Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan appeared in person even though the responses given by them were in writing. They were with Pakistan's team manager Naveed Akram Cheema.
Will Haris Rauf be banned?
Sources also confirmed that Haris Rauf is likely to receive fines from the ICC, and the fines could range from 50 to 100% of their match fee. He will not be banned. However, the ICC is yet to come out with an official statement on the matter.
Haris Rauf's performance in the Asia Cup 2025
Haris Rauf is currently the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the Asia Cup 2025 with nine scalps in four outings of the tournament. His last outing came against Bangladesh, where he picked up three wickets that helped the Men in Green register an 11-run win to seal their berth for the final of the continental tournament. Pakistan will now face India in the title decider of the mega event at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
Notably, India and Pakistan faced each other twice in the mega event, where the Suryakumar Yadav-led side came victorious against Pakistan, defeating them in both outings with seven and six wickets respectively.