Cricketer Haris Rauf Clarifies Altercation With Fan In USA, Cites Family Respect
Haris Rauf issued a clarification soon after a video showing him attempting to assault a fan on the street in the USA went viral on social media. The 30-year-old cricketer faced significant criticism for his public behaviour.
The viral video depicted Rauf moving aggressively towards a fan, intending to hit him. His wife and other fans intervened to stop him. Rauf was also heard using abusive language towards the fan, whom he mistakenly thought was from India. However, the young fan later clarified that he hailed from Pakistan.
In his clarification, Haris Rauf stated that he would not hesitate to engage in physical altercations if anything derogatory is said about his parents and family.
"I decided not to bring this on 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. Nevertheless, 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," Rauf said on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) June 18, 2024
In the video that went viral on Tuesday (May 18) afternoon, Haris Rauf was heard questioning the fan about abusing his father.
"Baap ko gaali de raha hai? India nahi hai ye (You are abusing my father? This is not India)," Rauf said.
Haris Rauf finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024. He picked seven wickets in four matches at an average of 14.42 and an economy rate of 6.73. The 30-year-old registered figures of 3/21 against India on June 9.
However, he failed to defend 15 runs in the final over against the USA in Pakistan's opening game of the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan lost that match against USA after a thrilling Super Over and later lost to India as well. India and USA qualified for Super 8 from Group A.
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