Haris Rauf sparks controversy with 'Indian hoga' remark in viral encounter with Pakistani fan
Pakistan players faced harsh criticism following their early exit from the T20 World Cup group stage, which worsened after defeats to arch-rivals India.
Updated : June 18, 2024 08:11 PM ISTPakistan players faced harsh criticism following their early exit from the T20 World Cup group stage, which worsened after defeats to arch-rivals India.
Haris Rauf
Pakistan, who had one of their worst T20 World Cup seasons and failed to progress to the Super 8s in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, saw their players receive significant backlash. While most of it was online, fast bowler Haris Rauf was involved in a verbal altercation with a man in Florida while strolling with his wife.
Rauf became visibly agitated by something the man said, prompting him to move aggressively towards him. Several bystanders intervened to prevent a physical altercation, including Rauf's wife, who attempted to restrain him unsuccessfully. Amidst the heated exchange of words, Rauf referred to the man as "Indian hoga (he must be Indian)." This remark did not sit well with fans from across the border, especially after the man responded by saying, "Pakistani hoon (I am Pakistani)."
Kalesh b/w a Fan and Pakistani Bowler Haris Rauf (Haris Rauf Fight His wife tried to stop her, Haris: Ye indian hi hoga
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) June 18, 2024
Guy- Pakistani hu)
pic.twitter.com/e4DpwX0b4S
Some Facts :
— 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚 (@kirikraja) June 18, 2024
- The fan who accused Haris Rauf did not mention his country initially.
- It was Haris who accused him as "Indian" or from India.
Just shows what Haris has in his mind about hating Indians.#HarisRaufpic.twitter.com/kH0id25aGn
Rauf took to social media to explain the situation, but his comments ended up aggravating the issue further. Many under the post were unhappy for he approached things.
— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) June 18, 2024
Pakistan players faced harsh criticism following their early exit from the T20 World Cup group stage, which worsened after defeats to arch-rivals India and associate nation USA, playing in their first major tournament. They got victories against Canada and Ireland, but it did not make much difference.
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Against this backdrop, Pakistan captain Babar Azam and five other players—Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and Azam Khan—have decided not to return to their country immediately, which has just added more fuel to the fire. These players have planned to spend their holidays in London with friends and family. Consequently, these six players will not join the rest of the squad landing in Pakistan on Tuesday.
Pakistan Squad for the T20 World Cup: Babar Azam(c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed.