'Pak Deserves This Punishment': Rijiju Cheers Bumrah's Savage 'Plane Down' Mock In Asia Cup Final

Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's now-famous 'plane down' celebration after dismissing Pakistan's Haris Rauf in the Asia Cup final in Dubai has taken the internet by storm. As fans repeatedly watch and share the clip, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju posted a screenshot showing Rauf’s toppled off-stump alongside Bumrah’s gesture, captioning it: "Pakistan deserves this punishment."After defeating Pakistan in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, the Indian cricket team declined to accept their trophy and medals. After the post-match awards were presented and the Pakistan team received their medals, the live broadcast was abruptly cut off. Presenter Simon Doull concluded the coverage by reading a statement from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), which confirmed

that the Indian team would not be receiving their award during the ceremony.

Pakistan deserves such punishment 👊 pic.twitter.com/gh3TVwSH4C

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 28, 2025

During the India-Pakistan Super Fours clash, Rauf taunted Indian fans with a 'plane down' gesture - an apparent nod to Pakistan’s unsubstantiated claims of shooting down six Indian jets during Operation Sindoor. Team India bided its time and the perfect moment arrived when Bumrah’s delivery shattered Rauf’s off-stump last night, allowing the Indian pacer to return the gesture in fitting style.Also Read: Congress Hits Out at PM Modi After His Post on India's Asia Cup Win After India’s nail-biting win, the presentation ceremony turned dramatic when Team India declined to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council chief and Pakistani minister Mohsin Naqvi. In the end, Naqvi left the stage and the Indian players celebrated their triumph without the trophy.

PM Modi's Op Sindoor Mention On Asia Cup Win Over Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Men in Blue after India’s thrilling win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. The team clinched their ninth Asia Cup title with a five-wicket victory on Sunday (September 28) at the Dubai International Stadium. "Operation Sindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same — India wins," PM Modi wrote on X.

#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same - India wins!Congrats to our cricketers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2025

India had named its military operation "Operation Sindoor" following the Pahalgam terror attack, as it targeted terrorists deep inside Pakistan and then engaged in a conflict with the Pakistani military. The conflict came to an end after Pakistan requested a ceasefire.