'Everyone Has The Right To Express...', Shaheen Defends Farhan Rauf's Provocative Gestures Against India

Asia Cup Super: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi shared his thoughts on Shahibzada Farhan and Harris Rauf’s provocative gestures against India during Sunday's Asia Cup Super 4s clash, saying that everyone has the right to express their feelings the way they want to.

Farhan performed a gunshot celebration with the bat after scoring a half-century in the first innings against India. In the second innings, Rauf made a gesture resembling a plane’s take-off and landing with his hands and also signalled 6-0 to the crowd when booed by them over the boundary.

Asked about his teammates’ actions during the pre-match press conference before Pakistan’s next clash against Bangladesh, Afridi told reporters, "Look, our job is to play cricket. Honestly, everyone has the right to express the way they want to."

"Everyone has their own respect. Everyone thinks the way they think. But our job is to play cricket. We have come to win the Asia Cup. And we as a team, are doing our best,” the 25-year-old added.

Asked about his teammates’ actions during the pre-match press conference before Pakistan’s next clash against Bangladesh, Afridi told reporters, "Look, our job is to play cricket. Honestly, everyone has the right to express the way they want to."