BBL: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf's over-the-top 'slit-throat' celebration irks Twitterati

Pakistan's latest bowling sensation Haris Rauf is having a dream run in Big Bash League (BBL). He is currently the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 10 scalps in three matches at an economy rate of 5.92 including a five-wicket haul. Rauf starred with the ball once again for Melbourne Stars during their league match against Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Thursday. He went on to be the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/24. The Stars went on to win the match by three wickets.

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However, the lanky pacer has sparked controversy with his throat-sliced celebration. After all his three dismissals the pacer was seen breaking into a throat-slicing celebration and followed it up with an aggressive body language towards the batsman.

BBL: Haris Rauf's celebration

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Former rugby player Darryl Brohman clearly wasn't pleased with the celebration style of Rauf and took to Twitter to express his disappointment.

There were a lot of fans who were unhappy with the style of his celebration. Fans started showing their displeasure over Haris Rauf's celebration. Here's a look at a few of the reactions.

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