Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan and Other Members from Pakistan's Cricket Fraternity Come Out in Support of Haris Rauf After His Video of Verbal Spat With Fan Goes Viral

Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf got engaged in a fearful verbal exchange with a fan that went viral on social media after Pakistan's early exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Soon after the video went viral, many Pakistani cricketers such as Ahmed Shehzad, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali came out in support of Rauf. All these cricketers shared their responses for the same on their official Twitter handle. The responses are mentioned below: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Condemns 'Appalling Incident Involving Haris Rauf' After Video of His Ugly Spat Goes Viral, Threatens Legal Action if Fan Does Not Apologise to Pakistan Pacer (See Post)

Imam-ul-Haq

Sad to see the video circulating on the internet today where a fan abused Haris. Such acts should not be allowed at all. We cricketers are humans and in tough times please be mindful about how the actions of a person may impact the other person’s mental health and well being. https://t.co/a7SVP8ODOf

— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) June 18, 2024

Shadab Khan

It is the right of fans to criticise us for performances. We accept it and try to learn from it. It is not OKAY to attack anyone personally in their family’s presence, unacceptable. How would u feel if someone attacked u personally while with family? #HarisRauf @HarisRauf14

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) June 18, 2024

Hasan Ali

I've seen a video circulating online about Harry @HarisRauf14 and I urge all my dearest cricket fans to remember that criticism can be constructive without being hurtful. Let's keep the debate respectful and considerate of the players’ families. Let's promote love, peace and…

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) June 18, 2024

Ahmad Shehzad

As cricket fans, you can criticise the performance of players and their actions on the field. No one has the right to ridicule a player or their family, always respect their privacy. Criticise them for grouping in the team, for their friendships which has kept deserving players…

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 18, 2024

Mohammad Hafeez

Fans should know how to respect the boundaries between personal & professional life of a cricketer. These are basic ethics & a humble request 🙏

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) June 18, 2024

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