Srinagar: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf was involved in a heated altercation with a fan in United States, video of which has gone viral.
Now the pacer has come out and reacted to the incident reterating that he will not tolerate abuse towards his family.
Haris Rauf was accompanied by his wife when he furiously charged towards a fan despite those around him, including his wife, trying to stop.
The pacer wanted to confront the fan face-to-face but he was stopped by people around him. After some exchange of words, the fan walked away.
The video went viral on social media in no time and now Rauf broke his silence stating that it is normal to get criticised as a cricketer but it is important to show respect towards families.
“I decided not to bring this on 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,” Haris wrote on X.
“Nevertheless, when it comes to my parent 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.”
Haris Rauf was part of Pakistan’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 where the Pakistan were knocked out from the group stage.