'India ko chhodna nahi' - Pakistan fan's viral plea to Haris Rauf ahead of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 final

Mayank Bande

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'India ko chhodna nahi' - Pakistan fan's viral plea to Haris Rauf ahead of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 final image

India and Pakistan are all set to face off for the third time in 2025 edition of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. This time, there's a trophy and bragging rights on the line.

The defending champions India have managed to stay unbeaten in the competition. They came through with dominant wins over Pakistan in the both group and the Super Fours phase and now are aiming for their 9th Asia Cup title.

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On the other hand, Pakistan are chasing their third Asia Cup title and their first since 2012. While this will be their fifth final, it is their first meeting with arch-rivals India in the final.

As the final approaches, a Pakistan fan has sent a passionate message to Haris Rauf against India. The video went viral when the fan met Rauf following the Men in Green's 11-run win over Bangladesh to seal a spot in the final on September 28.

Angry Pakistan fan tells Haris Rauf to beat India at all cost

Rauf, who picked a crucial 3/33 in his four overs against Bangladesh on Thursday addressed the fans in the stands. He was signing autographs and clicking photographs following their win.

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In a viral video posted by a fan, Rauf shook hands with the supporters, when one passionate fan was seen screaming his out to the pacer about the India game. This comes at a time when tensions are high between the teams amid the handshake controversy. 

Here's what the fan said:

"India ko chhodna nahi hai. Badla lena hai," said the fan as the Pakistan fast bowler shook his hands and blew kisses while heading back towards the team.

Rauf is already under the scanner of the ICC match referee after his controversial gesture during their last defeat against India and is supposed to attend the ICC official hearing with Richie Richardson on Friday.

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Rauf has picked up 9 wickets in 4 matches in the ongoing tournament at an average of 12.77 and best figures of 3/33. He will be a key factor in Pakistan's chances of clinching a win against India in Dubai.

The last time the two teams met, he scalped 2/26 in 4 overs when India chased down 172 runs in the Super Four match. Pakistan went to lose the game by 6 wickets.

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Mayank Bande

Mayank Bande has been a content producer at The Sporting News since 2023 and has extensive experience in cricket writing. His work has previously appeared on platforms like OneCricket and Last Word on Sports. Beyond cricket, Mayank closely follows football as an FC Barcelona supporter, along with tennis and Olympic sports. Despite holding a degree in Business Administration, he chose to pursue a career in sports, bringing sharp analysis to his writing as someone who once played cricket.