Pakistan’s head coach, Mike Hesson, has addressed the gestures made by Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan, with the BCCI filing a complaint regarding the incidents. Ahead of the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final, where Pakistan will face India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28th, Hesson commented on the situation. He mentioned his focus on the cricket itself, stating that the team aims to play a good game. Regarding the gestures, Hesson acknowledged the passion often displayed in high-pressure matches and emphasized the team’s commitment to focusing on their performance. He also highlighted the need for Pakistan to apply sustained pressure on India, recognizing India’s top ranking. Hesson reflected on their previous match against India, noting an improvement from their earlier game and expressing that the team has earned their opportunity in the final.
