The gesture, broadcast live and instantly viral, has ignited a firestorm of criticism across social media and cricketing circles. When chief Haresh Modi raised the topic of Sahibzada Farhan’s gun celebration, the usual laughter exercises gave way to murmurs of discontent. As of now, no other prominent Indian cricketer has publicly condemned Farhan’s celebration. While social media is ablaze with outrage from fans and analysts, the cricketing fraternity appears to be treading cautiously. Farhan’s gesture, coupled with Haris Rauf’s fighter-jet salute earlier in the match, has blurred the line between sport and symbolism.