Pakistani Bowler Haris Rauf Fights with Fan In USA
Haris Rauf's street altercation with a fan goes viral, sparking mixed reactions and a PCB ultimatum.
Pakistan star fast bowler Haris Rauf shocked the internet on 18th June when a video of him involved in an ugly street fight with a fan went viral on social media.
The video shows Rauf walking with his wife on the streets when he got angry over something said by a fan. Rauf lost his temper and ran towards the fan, despite his wife's attempts to stop him. The two exchanged harsh words, but people nearby quickly intervened to prevent a physical fight.
The audio in the video is not very clear, but it seems Rauf was upset over a comment made about his father. The fan claimed he only asked for a picture. Rauf can be heard saying, "Tere Baap ne ye parvarish ki hai teri (Is this the upbringing done by your father?)." Rauf also referred to the fan as "Indian hoga (he must be Indian)," to which the fan replied, "Pakistani hoon (I am from Pakistan)."
Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, and Azam Khan, have been facing harsh criticism after the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup. They decided to spend their holidays in London before returning to Pakistan.
Rauf posted on social media, saying, "I decided to not bring this to social media, but now that the video is out, I feel it is necessary to address the situation. As public figures, we are open to receiving all kinds of feedback from the public. They are entitled to support or criticize us. But when it comes to my parents and my family, I will not hesitate to respond accordingly. It is important to show respect towards people and their families, irrespective of their professions."
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi reacted on social media, making a stern statement about the incident. He gave an ultimatum to the fan to apologize to Rauf, or the board would take legal action against him.
The incident has sparked mixed reactions. Some people commented that Rauf should have been patient and not behaved immaturely. Others said the PCB should teach cricketers how to interact with the public and fans. Some agreed with Rauf, saying that his reaction was justified if it involved his family.
