Pakistan batter Mohammad Haris has stirred fresh controversy by performing the now-infamous ‘bazooka’ celebration after scoring a century in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Haris, who was playing for Peshawar against Sialkot, brought up his hundred in style and followed it with the gun-firing gesture – a move that earlier got Sahibzada Farhan into trouble with Indian fans during the Asia Cup 2025.
MUHAMMAD HARIS WITH MAIDEN FC TON AND GUN CELEBRATION..!! 🔥pic.twitter.com/Bs1a7MDJsz
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The Celebration That Sparked Outrage
Sahibzada Farhan first grabbed headlines when he celebrated his half-century against India with the bazooka gesture, which resembles firing a gun. While Farhan later clarified that the move wasn’t politically motivated, many Indian fans were outraged, interpreting it as a mockery of the Indian Army. The controversy intensified because it came just months after tensions between India and Pakistan escalated during a border conflict in May 2025.
Despite being reprimanded by the ICC, Farhan received a hero’s welcome back in Pakistan and even revealed an AK-47-themed sticker to celebrate. Now, Haris has joined the act.
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Haris’ Century and Celebration
On Day 2 of the match, Haris was batting on 99 when he clipped a delivery from Mehran Mumtaz to the leg side for a single, bringing up his century in 113 balls. He struck 11 boundaries and 4 sixes in his unbeaten knock. As teammate Mohammad Rizwan hugged him in celebration, Haris recreated the bazooka pose, triggering buzz on social media.
Peshawar soon declared their innings at 376/6, with Haris remaining not out on 100*.
Could Haris Be Back for Pakistan in T20Is?
Though Mohammad Haris was left out of the Test squad for the upcoming Pakistan vs South Africa series, he’s likely to return for the T20I leg. In the Asia Cup, Haris was Pakistan’s third-highest run-scorer, with 131 runs at an average of 21.83 and a strike rate of 133.67 – making a strong case for his inclusion in the shortest format.
The repeated use of the controversial celebration has again raised eyebrows, and it remains to be seen whether the cricketing authorities will issue another warning – or let it slide this time.
