The clip of fast bowler surfaced online, showing Haris in fiery debate with a fan who hurled abuses about Rauf’s mother. Despite efforts to restrain him, the cricketer reacted to the comment, questioning the fan’s nationality before being informed that he was Pakistani and claimed he only wanted a picture.
Underfire cricketer also responded to the incident on social media. “I have decided to not bring this to social media, but now that the video is out, I feel it is necessary to address the situation,” he said.
As public figures, we are open to receiving all kinds of feedback from fans, Haris said, and added that they are entitled to support or criticize us. Nevertheless, when it comes to my parents and my family, I will not hesitate to respond accordingly.
He urged everyone to show respect towards people and their families, irrespective of their professions after the incident. The clip went viral soon and people highlighted how online criticism can escalate into real-life abuse of players and their families.
Pakistani team member Hassan Ali also came to rescue Haris as he said that criticism can be constructive without being hurtful. The incident underscores the need for basic respect, regardless of a person’s profession, as demonstrated by the fan’s disrespectful behavior towards Rauf.
