Pakistani actor Syed Jibran apologized for harshly criticizing fast bowler Haris Rauf after Pakistan lost to India in the Asia Cup 2025 final.
Jibran used Instagram to admit his mistake and expressed regret over his reaction. He wrote that he felt bad the next morning when he realized he had unfairly singled out one player. He added that the defeat was not the fault of an individual but a combined effort and said sorry for his words, noting that he expected better of himself.
After the final, Jibran had posted strong language and emojis resembling cursing hand gestures directed at Rauf and the person who gave him the last over. His anger came after Rauf bowled an expensive spell, conceding 50 runs in 22 balls, which made him the costliest bowler for Pakistan and placed him at the center of the team’s defeat.
Several other celebrities also criticized the pacer. Yasir Hussain, an actor and writer, mocked Rauf’s earlier plane crash gesture and said that players should focus on cricket instead of hand signs. Actress Amna Malik posted on Instagram that Haris Rauf deserved a slap and sarcastically told him to fly planes now. Actor Aijaz Aslam also expressed his frustration with a sarcastic comment thanking Rauf for the humiliation.
