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Mohammad Rizwan (Source: X)
After Pakistan's early exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Haris Rauf was verbally abused by a fan while he was roaming around in a garden probably with his wife. The incident went viral as the video leaked on social media, and fans didn't like how Rauf reacted. They assumed the fan was Indian, even though he claimed he was from Pakistan. After the video leaked, Rauf, through his social media, expressed his grief over the incident and requested the audience to respect the players.
However, Pakistan's cricketer Mohammad Rizwan came forward to support his teammate and friend on social media by putting up a post that talked about how viewers do not have the right to interfere in players' lives, especially when they are with their family members. This became a massive controversy as Rizwan dragged 'India' into the conversation, which was wholly unnecessary and the fans trolled him for his tweet.
It is irrelevant whether the person who disrespected Haris Rauf was from Pakistan or India. What truly matters is that this individual lacked values and manners. No one has the right to disrespect any human being, especially in front of their family members. Such appalling…
— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) June 18, 2024
Pakistan is out of the tournament due to their poor performance in the league stages. They failed to reach the Super 8 and hence, will not be a part of the tournament anymore. Moreover, except for the bowlers, no other player did well, and thus, the team failed to qualify.
Pakistan qualifies for T20 World Cup 2026
The Men in Green surely have got some luck as they qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 even when they failed to reach the Super 8 in this edition of the tournament. This leap happened due to Pakistan's ICC T20I rankings, where they are in 7th position. Hence, as per the rules, the teams with high rankings will qualify for the next World Cup edition.
Along with Pakistan, New Zealand also qualifies despite not playing in the Super 8. This tournament wasn't great for New Zealand, and they failed to qualify for the second stage. The tenth edition of the World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka; hence, both hosts are directly qualified for the tournament.
Check out how the fans react to the controversy:
Absolutely unnecessary to mention 'India' here when that fan himself claimed he's from Pakistan.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 18, 2024
Rizwan mentioned India despite knowing it was Pakistan was.
— rae (@ChillamChilli) June 18, 2024
Next time anyone asks him who is his father he will say “it doesn’t matter”
An avg katoristani cannot survive without mentioning India as their whole existence is on hatred for Bharat and Hindus
— Abhishek Dubey UP 🇮🇳 (@Abhishek_UP_) June 19, 2024
Abbey Ghosu! That Guy Already Mentioned That He's Pakistani Then WTH You Pakistani Are Dragging India Everywhere. You Guys Are Just Playing With PCT Fans By Creating Fake Scenario & Pre-Planned Fight To Divert From Flop WC.
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) June 19, 2024
Why do these Pakistanis always put their blame and dirt on India?
— Dr.Sidhartha Patel (Ayodhya Dham) (@SidAshi2020) June 18, 2024
Their total narrative is trying to frame us in any or every controversy. Alhamdulilah we have Reached Mars while they are still trying to enter illegally in different countries 🤣 Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Ashar Husain Kha’n (@Ashar_Lapidary) June 18, 2024