India, Aug. 18 -- Mohun Bagan Super Giant forward Jason Cummings sparked major outrage after making an obscene gesture at East Bengal fans following the team's 1-2 loss in the quarterfinal of the 2025 Durand Cup. In a controversial moment that echoed former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell's 2005 Eden Gardens scandal, Cummings showed the middle finger after the Kolkata Derby at Yuva Bharati Krirangan on Sunday.

The incident occurred after Mohun Bagan players had boarded the team bus following their defeat to city rivals East Bengal, which ended their hopes of securing a record-extending 18th Durand Cup crown. They had missed out on the opportunity last year as well, after losing in the final. As rival fans chanted "Jai East Bengal," Cu...