Pakistan’s right-arm speedster Haris Rauf broke silence after a video of him involved in an altercation with a fan went viral on social media.
In the viral video, Rauf can be seen charging towards a fan, who allegedly said derogatory remarks about his family.
Following the incident, Rauf released a statement on X, formerly Twitter, and pledged that he would not step back from responding to those who say demeaning things about his parents and family.
“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. 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 wrote.
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The incident occurred on Tuesday when Haris Rauf can be seen having a heated argument with a trolling fan in the United States of America (USA).
While strolling with his wife, Rauf was apparently confronted by a fan whose comments enraged the cricketer.
Despite efforts from his wife and friends to restrain him, Rauf charged towards the fan.
The confrontation, recorded on video, shows Rauf referring to the fan as “Indian hoga” (he must be Indian), to which the fan retorted, “Pakistani hoon” (I am from Pakistan).
The altercation escalated, with both parties trading expletives before others intervened to prevent any physical altercation.
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