PCB to Punish Haris Rauf for Mocking ‘Operation Sindoor’?
Haris Rauf faces criticism for an alleged Operation Sindoor gesture during India clash after “Kohli” chants, raising questions about PCB’s consistency on politics in cricket.
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has landed in the middle of a storm after his on-field reaction during the Asia Cup clash against India in Dubai.
While fielding on the boundary, Rauf was taunted by Indian fans chanting “Kohli, Kohli”. In response, he made a gesture widely interpreted as a reference to Operation Sindoor, the recent Indian Armed Forces operations against terrorists in Pakistan. The act drew immediate criticism for bringing politics into cricket.
The timing has only sharpened the spotlight, as PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently stressed that “cricket and politics should not be mingled.” Now, the board faces mounting pressure to decide whether to discipline Rauf or downplay the incident to avoid further escalation.
Observers say PCB’s handling of the episode will be seen as a test of its consistency with its own stated stance.
