Fact Check: Viral Reports Claiming Razaullah Had No Passport Prior to England Debut Are False
Viral reports circulating online claimed that Pakistani cricketer Razaullah did not possess a passport prior to his England debut. However, these claims have been unequivocally denied by Razaullah himself, who stated that he had held a passport for a year before his selection.
Reports suggesting that Pakistani cricketer Razaullah did not have a passport before his England debut are false. Razaullah himself has refuted these claims, clarifying that his passport was obtained a year prior to his selection for the team. Who Is Razaullah? All About 21-Year-Old Sensation Behind Pakistan's Fastest Fifty On Test Debut.
The Claim's Origin
The false claims regarding Razaullah's passport circulated widely across various social media platforms, including Facebook, X and Instagram. These reports suggested that the cricketer only obtained his passport a week before his departure to England for his debut, implying an expedited or irregular process.
Reporter Claims Razaullah Did Not Have Passport
Razaullah's Official Denial
Pakistani pacer Razaullah directly addressed these viral claims, stating unequivocally that they are untrue. In an Instagram reel, Razaullah denied the rumors, confirming that he had possessed a passport for a year before his selection for the England tour. This statement was also echoed in reports by CREX and on Facebook, where he explicitly said, "The passport story is fake. My passport was made a year ago."
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Dissemination and Clarification
Initially, some news outlets may have reported on the circulating claims without immediate verification. However, subsequent reports and official statements, including from Razaullah's direct denial in presser, have clarified the situation. These platforms now reflect the accurate information regarding his passport status, correcting the earlier misinformation. Razaullah Batting Video: Watch Pakistan Cricketer Score Sensational 81 off 63 Balls on Debut in PAK vs ENG 3rd Test 2026.
Conclusion
The viral claims that Pakistani cricketer Razaullah had no passport prior to his England debut are false. Razaullah has confirmed that he held a valid passport for a year before his selection, directly refuting the misinformation spread online.
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