Have Pakistan and Its Fans Mastered Fake Stories Better Than Cricket?

During the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani fans were seen using jet plane gestures while entering the stadium. This celebration became famous among Pakistani fans after Haris Rauf did it in the Super Fours.

If there is a phrase which can perfectly define the Pakistani team and its fans, it is “Living in their own world.” And this was also seen during the Asia Cup 2025 final clash, where India and Pakistan faced each other for the third time in the tournament.

While entering the stadium, . Haris Rauf, the Pakistani bowler, did this celebration during the Super Fours clash, but he also paid the price for the same, as he was fined 30% of his match fees.

Rauf & Farhan Cross the Line

When India and Pakistan faced each other for the second time in the Asia Cup, things got a lot heated. The first match between them in the Group stages was normal, as the Indian team also went away after winning the game without any handshake.

But in the Super Fours clash, the Pakistani players seemed to have crossed the line. It all started with Sahibzada Farhan, who scored a half-century against India in this clash. After completing his fifty,.

This celebration was seen to be provoking the Indian fans, citing the Pahalgam terror attack, which took the lives of 26 innocent people. Showcasing such celebrations on an international stage comes as an offence. Although the Indian team filed a complaint for the same, Farhan was sent off by the ICC with just a warning.

Later, things took another turn when the Pakistani team was fielding.. This celebration came in claims by the Pakistani army that they had downed six Indian jets during the Operation Sindoor.

With no proof shown by the Pakistani army, it shows that the Pakistani team are made to live in delusions. Even in a viral interview, the Pakistan Prime Minister said that the videos of them downing the Indian jets are all over social media. But at that time, the social media platforms were just filled with the Indian army's dominance over Pakistan.

Pakistani Fans Lost in Fantasy Land

After taking a look at the actions of Haris Rauf, the Pakistani fans thought of doing the same for the final clash. Although Rauf faced a fine of 30% of his match fees, the fans thought of taking his place in the delusional world. Rauf might not be able to afford to get another fine, due to which he played the final clash without any such gestures.

But on various occasions, the Pakistani fans . Even before the final match had started, the fans looked confident that their Pakistan team would be able to defeat India in the finals. The quote, “Rassi Toot Gayi Lekin Bal Nahi Gaya,” remains true for the Pakistani fans.

As usual, the Indian fans decided not to mock much to them, as they knew it would be their players who would give a silencing answer to the Pakistani fans. Haris Rauf, who did the jet plane celebration, got his plane crash down as he was bowled by Jasprit Bumrah. .

And yes, unlike Haris Rauf, Jasprit Bumrah will be able to show proof of the Indian army downing the Pakistani jets. Still, Tilak Varma remained the main hero of the Indian team to give a commanding victory, and take out all the Pakistani fans from their delusional world.