"Will slit throats"- Yograj Singh warns Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan

The Asia Cup 2025 is not just about cricket anymore, as it has become a battleground of words and emotions, thanks to the India-Pakistan rivalry. The tension reached new heights during the Super Four clash when a fiery verbal spat broke out between India’s young openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill and Pakistan’s pace duo Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi.

After Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi tried to get under the skin of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, the Indian opener responded to the Pakistani bowlers strongly, especially with the bat. Rauf was particularly animated, and they didn’t shy from giving it back to the bowler in style.

Yograj Singh warns against disrespect to Indian players

Now, former India cricketer Yograj Singh has jumped into the controversy with an explosive statement that is now making headlines ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan on Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

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Amid the uproar over Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan's controversial gestures in the Super Four clash, the coach has openly sent a stern warning to Pakistan by saying that he will cut the throat if someone speaks or does nonsense against India in the Asia Cup 2025.

I will cut his head off: Yograj Singh

Yograj stressed that he will always be beside his country. Even the former Indian cricketer reminded everyone that players on both sides deserve respect regardless of the political tension between the nations, and they must react accordingly. He further mentioned that the Pakistani players are targeted unfairly, which reflects poorly on cricket as a sport.

Yograj Singh said on SportsNow, “I will always be with my country. I am a citizen of my country. If anyone speaks against my country, I will not tolerate it. I will cut his head off. But, as far as the players are concerned, they should be respected. If your country doesn't respect us, how will the outsiders respect us?”

Yuvraj Singh's father calls out Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi for abusing Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill

Legendary Yuvraj Singh’s father, who is known for his outspoken and blunt statements, came out in defense of the Indian youngsters, saying that they were simply focused on the game and had not provoked anyone. Yograj mentioned that it was Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf who started the abuse and crossed the line with their on-field behavior, and lost their respect as athletes.

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He signed off by saying, “Both the players were playing. They were not saying anything to anyone. So, the players (Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf) went and started abusing them. Neither Abhishek said anything, nor Shubham. Then what is the point of this? This is not frustration; what is it?”

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Notably, the Asia Cup will witness the first-ever final between India and Pakistan on Sunday. They are facing each other for the third time in the ongoing tournament. The Asia Cup 2025 winners will take home a massive prize of Rs 2.6 crore, nearly $300,000 USD, while the runners-up will earn the significant sum of Rs 1.3 crore, or roughly $150,000 USD.