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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the offensive behavior directed at fast bowler Haris Rauf and assured him of full support in this unfortunate incident. Naqvi also warned of possible legal action against the responsible party.
Event details
The incident took place in the United States of America (USA) where a cricket fan used abusive language towards Haris Rauf in a hotel or public place. According to reports, the fan’s aggression was fueled by frustration over Pakistan’s cricket team’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 , hosted by the West Indies and the US.
Haris Rauf was a standout performer in the competition, joining Mohammad Amir as the highest goalscorer, having scored seven goals in four games. Notably, Rauf put in an impressive performance against India, taking 3-21, though Pakistan lost that match despite being in a strong position. The team finished third in the points table, behind the USA, which qualified with 5 points due to a better run rate.
PCB reaction
In a tweet on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi expressed his strong condemnation:
“We strongly condemn the horrific incident in which Haris Rauf was involved. Such actions against our players are completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Those involved must immediately apologize to Haris Rauf, if we do not take legal action against the individual responsible.”
Harris Rauff’s response
Harris Rauf, who reached the milestone of 100 T20I wickets during the World Cup, addressed the incident with his own tweet on X. He emphasized the personal nature of the insults and stressed the importance of respecting families:
“As members of the public, we are open to receiving all kinds of feedback from the public. They have the right to support or criticize us. However, as far as my parents or family are concerned, I will not hesitate to respond accordingly. It is important to show respect for people and their families, regardless of their profession.”
Support from the cricket community
The cricketing community rallied behind Harris Rauf, condemning the incident as unjustified and unfortunate. Cricketers and fans alike expressed their solidarity, reinforcing the idea that personal attacks on players and their families are unacceptable.
Summary
This event emphasizes the importance of maintaining dignity and decorum, even in moments of frustration. The firm stand of the PCB and the support from the cricket fraternity underline a collective effort to uphold the dignity of the players and their families.
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