Haris Rauf’s Fight with Fan Planned to Shift Focus from Pakistan’s Poor T20 World Cup Performance?
Mohammad Rizwan's tweet about Haris Rauf has sparked speculation it was meant to divert attention from Pakistan's poor 2024 T20 World Cup performance.
Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter, has come under fire from Indian fans after he did a social media post defending Haris Rauf after whatever happened on London street between Rauf and a Pakistan fan.
The main trigger for Indian fans was Mohammad Rizwan referencing India in his post, although the fan had told Haris Rauf that he was Pakistani. Here’s what Mohammad Rizwan posted on X [Formerly Twitter]:
“It is irrelevant whether the person who disrespected Haris Rauf was from Pakistan or India. What truly matters is that this individual lacked values and manners. No one has the right to disrespect any human being, especially in front of their family members. Such appalling behavior must be stopped. Values like tolerance, respect, and compassion are increasingly rare commodities.”
As for the incident, Haris Rauf was walking with his wife on the streets of London when a fan requested a photo. After Rauf declined, the fan began to hurl insults and abuses. Rauf, visibly frustrated, nearly confronted the fan physically before bystanders intervened to calm the situation.
In the midst of the heated exchange, Haris Rauf angrily remarked that the fan must be from India. The fan then clarified that he was actually from Pakistan. Despite knowing this, Rizwan still chose to mention India in his tweet, which has upset fans in India.
Let’s take a look at some of the reactions:
