Bumrah Imitates Rauf’s Plane Gesture After Bowling Him in Asia Cup Final

It was perceived as a clever but well-controlled response to Rauf’s provocative act. Bumrah was fined earlier for disrespecting Rauf by making the same gesture. His act, however, came immediately after he had taken the wicket. This made the celebration one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament.

The plane gesture was a major controversy at the Asia Cup in 2025. Haris Rauf did this first in a Super Four game against India, where he imitated a plane falling down. This was criticised as being insensitive. The ICC fined Haris Rauf 30% of his match fees, and the Pakistan Cricket Board was forced to defend him.

Bumrah responded appropriately, but with a lighthearted, sporty tone. His fans thought that his performance was funny and not at all offensive.

Cricket experts reacted quickly to the incident. Harbhajan Singh, a former Indian cricketer, tweeted, “Perfect response by Bumrah.” The ball should do all the talking. A little fun isn’t a bad thing. Brilliant!”

The fans at the stadium described the celebration as a sweet moment of revenge. Reporters were told by an Indian fan: “Rauf made fun of us today with his gesture. Bumrah threw him out and gave back what he mocked.” “This is why Indian fans so love Bumrah.”

Some analysts in Pakistan have criticised Rauf for his gestures, believing that they had come to harm him. Some, on the other hand, thought Bumrah also should have avoided this gesture in order to maintain the spirit of play.

Rauf’s wicket was an important blow to Pakistan from a cricketing standpoint. Rauf, who is known for hitting late in the order, could have contributed valuable runs to Pakistan’s final overs. Bumrah’s perfect delivery not only removed Rauf but also crushed Pakistan’s confidence.

India took advantage of the situation, and their bowlers tightened up in the final overs. India changed the momentum completely with the wicket and celebration.

Bumrah’s bowling of Rauf, followed by his copying the plane motion will forever be etched in our minds as the Asia Cup 2025 Final. The image represented not only the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, but the constant mind games that are played.

The wickets in cricket speak louder that words. Sometimes, celebrating the victory makes it even more sweet. On this particular day, Jasprit showed his bowling skills and sense of humor in Dubai. He reminded Haris Rauf as well as the rest of the world how India can respond on the field.

Bumrah mimicked Rauf’s plane-like gesture by running a few paces on the field as Rauf walked back.
Dubai’s crowd was a riot of noise. Indian players laughed, clapped and cheered while Pakistani fans sat silently. Social media instantly picked it up, and within minutes hashtags like #BumrahPlaneCelebration and #TablesTurned began trending worldwide.

It was perceived as a clever but well-controlled response to Rauf’s provocative act. Bumrah was fined earlier for disrespecting Rauf by making the same gesture. His act, however, came immediately after he had taken the wicket. This made the celebration one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament.

The plane gesture was a major controversy at the Asia Cup in 2025. Haris Rauf did this first in a Super Four game against India, where he imitated a plane falling down. This was criticised as being insensitive. The ICC fined Haris Rauf 30% of his match fees, and the Pakistan Cricket Board was forced to defend him.

Bumrah responded appropriately, but with a lighthearted, sporty tone. His fans thought that his performance was funny and not at all offensive.

Cricket experts reacted quickly to the incident. Harbhajan Singh, a former Indian cricketer, tweeted, “Perfect response by Bumrah.” The ball should do all the talking. A little fun isn’t a bad thing. Brilliant!”

The fans at the stadium described the celebration as a sweet moment of revenge. Reporters were told by an Indian fan: “Rauf made fun of us today with his gesture. Bumrah threw him out and gave back what he mocked.” “This is why Indian fans so love Bumrah.”

Some analysts in Pakistan have criticised Rauf for his gestures, believing that they had come to harm him. Some, on the other hand, thought Bumrah also should have avoided this gesture in order to maintain the spirit of play.

Rauf’s wicket was an important blow to Pakistan from a cricketing standpoint. Rauf, who is known for hitting late in the order, could have contributed valuable runs to Pakistan’s final overs. Bumrah’s perfect delivery not only removed Rauf but also crushed Pakistan’s confidence.

India took advantage of the situation, and their bowlers tightened up in the final overs. India changed the momentum completely with the wicket and celebration.

Bumrah’s bowling of Rauf, followed by his copying the plane motion will forever be etched in our minds as the Asia Cup 2025 Final. The image represented not only the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, but the constant mind games that are played.

The wickets in cricket speak louder that words. Sometimes, celebrating the victory makes it even more sweet. On this particular day, Jasprit showed his bowling skills and sense of humor in Dubai. He reminded Haris Rauf as well as the rest of the world how India can respond on the field.