‘Pakistani players were arguing unnecessarily, I responded with the bat’:Abhishek Sharma breaks silence on heated argument with Haris Rauf

India once again proved their dominance over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 clash played in Dubai on Sunday. Indian opener Abhishek Sharma breaks his silence over the on-field heated argument with Haris Rauf. He also backed the Indian T20I Vice-captain, Shubman Gill, for the response to the words on-field during those heated moments against Pakistan. However, the strategy backfired as India’s young opener Abhishek Sharma turned the heat back on Pakistan with a match-winning knock. Despite facing constant provocation from opposition fielders, Abhishek’s bat did all the talking. His brilliant innings helped India chase down the target with ease, leaving Pakistan frustrated. In a match filled with heated moments and high emotions, the Men in Blue cruised to a comfortable six-wicket victory. This win came after Pakistan tried to adopt a more aggressive approach following their earlier one-sided defeat. Abhishek breaks his silence on the heated argument Speaking after the game, Abhishek revealed how Pakistan’s behaviour only fueled his determination. He said, “The way Pakistani players were arguing with us unnecessarily today, I didn’t like it at all. That’s why I played shots openly. I just wanted to make my team win. Shubman and I have been playing together since school days. We like to bat together. Today was our day. I really liked the way Gill was responding to the Pakistanis’ words with the bat. The team management’s support is always there, that’s why I can play so openly. If it’s my day, I make sure to win the team.” Also read: ‘IND vs PAK is not a rivalry anymore’: Suryakumar Yadav trolls Pakistan in post-match press conference Abhishek Sharma played a stunning innings of 74 runs off just 39 balls, hitting five sixes and six fours. His partnership with Shubman Gill gave India a flying start and set the tone for the chase. For his explosive batting, Abhishek was named Player of the Match. Also read: Abhishek Sharma argues with Haris Rauf: Fans troll PAK pacer with ‘Virat Kohli’ chants; Farhan’s controversial gun celebration – Watch India and Pakistan had heated moments on the field The match saw tempers flare when Abhishek Sharma got into a heated exchange with Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf. Both players were visibly animated during the argument before the on-field umpire stepped in to defuse the situation. Earlier in the game, Shaheen Shah Afridi was also seen engaging in a war of words with the Indian opener. Despite these fiery moments, India maintained their composure and chased down the target with ease. The clinical performance once again highlighted India’s dominance over Pakistan, reinforcing their control in this long-standing rivalry.