A video of Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf has gone viral on social media, showing the cricketer nearly getting into a physical altercation with fans in the USA. The incident, captured in a 54-second clip, surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, days after Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Haris Rauf’s heated moment with fans

In the viral video, Haris Rauf is seen walking with his wife when a few fans approached him for a selfie. The exact exchange of words is unclear, but the footage shows Haris losing his temper and charging towards the fans.

Despite his wife’s attempts to calm him down, Haris removed his slippers and ran towards the fans, nearly engaging in a fight before being stopped by one of them. The clip quickly spread across social media, drawing various reactions from fans and commentators alike.

Pakistan’s performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup was marked by disappointment and unfulfilled potential. They started with a shocking defeat against co-hosts USA in their opening Group A match, losing via Super Over in New York. The team then faced arch-rivals India in a crucial match, where they dominated for most of the game but ultimately failed to chase down a target of 119.

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Despite securing wins against Canada and Ireland in their remaining group matches, Pakistan’s hopes were dashed when the wash-out match between the USA and Paul Stirling’s Ireland confirmed their early exit. This marked the third instance of Pakistan failing to progress past the group stage in T20 World Cups, a stark contrast to their runner-up finish in the 2022 edition. The early exit has led to significant disappointment among fans and has raised questions about the team’s future strategies and performance.

Haris Rauf addresses viral heated exchange with fan

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf took to social media platform X to issue a clarification regarding the viral video. In the footage, Rauf is seen charging towards the fan while his wife attempts to hold him back. Addressing the incident, Rauf stated that while he is open to criticism as a public figure, he will not hesitate to respond if someone targets his family.