"You're the most disgraceful sportsperson ever"- Mohammad Rizwan gets beaten up by Indian fans for Haris Rauf tweet

Pakistan cricket team’s star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan found himself in hot water by involving himself in the ongoing saga between a fan and Haris Rauf on the social media platform.

Rizwan extended his support to Rauf over his fight with a fan in the USA, but only to put himself on the radar of the Indian fans. On Tuesday, June 18, Rauf was abused by a Pakistani fan in the USA, but Rizwan mentioned India in his X post that he posted in support of his Pakistani teammate.

Mohammad Rizwan reacts to Haris Rauf's heated argument with a Pakistan fan

For this, Rizwan has now been facing backlash from Indian fans on social media for dragging India into the matter. The Pakistan wicketkeeper has been brutally slammed by the Indian fans on his X post.

Notably, a video featuring Rauf confronting a fan has gone viral on social media. The footage shows Rauf jumping across a hedge on a sidewalk to face the fan, who was wearing a Pakistan jersey. The incident began after the fan allegedly hurled abuses at Rauf's father, triggering the Pakistani pacer’s anger.

In the video, an angry Rauf can be seen asking the fan, “How can you abuse my father?” as his wife attempts to calm the cricket down. However, after Rauf’s heated confrontation with the fan, the tense situation was somehow diffused by others.

There were a lot of mixed reactions to Haris’ heated exchange with the fans. Following the online uproar, Rauf took to X (formerly Twitter) to explain his side of the story. In a brief note, the star Pakistani pacer stressed that he will not tolerate any form of disrespect towards his family.

Here's Haris Rauf's clarification via X:

pic.twitter.com/KuUSZWoDaq

— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) June 18, 2024

Well, the nationality of the fan became a focal point of the whole episode. In the video, Rauf is heard saying, “How can you abuse my father?” followed by, “Indian hi hai yeh” (he is surely Indian).

However, the fan clarified that he is from Pakistan, prompting Rauf to respond with, “Pakistan se hai, fir bhi yeh teri haalat hai” (This is your situation despite being from Pakistan).

The incident has sparked a widespread debate on social media about Rauf's reaction and the behavior of the fan. While some support Rauf's stance on defending his family's honor, others believe the situation could have been handled differently.

Mohammad Rizwan faces backlash from Indian fans after mentioning India in his support of Haris Rauf

Well, Rauf has found another supporter in Rizwan. The Pakistan wicketkeeper strongly condemned the actions of a fan and criticized his behavior towards an international player, saying such appalling behavior must be stopped.

Rizwan said that it does not matter if the fan is from Pakistan or India; the lack of manners and values was disgraceful, and no one has the right to act the way they did to Rauf. His post triggered Indian fans’ fury, slamming Rizwan heavily on X.

Mohammad Rizwan posted on X: “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 behavior must be stopped. Values like tolerance, respect, and compassion are increasingly rare commodities.”

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

Here's how Indian fans slammed Rizwan's reaction: 

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.

Next time anyone asks him who is his father he will say “it doesn’t matter”

— rae (@ChillamChilli) June 18, 2024

Cricket theek se khela nahi jaata aur bakchodi duniya bhar ki karni hai..

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) June 19, 2024

That person admitted he was Pakistani but you had to take India's name because you're playing the same dirty PR game that you did against Shami in 2021.

You're the most disgraceful sports person ever to be born in this planet. pic.twitter.com/54wtmmd1Il

— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) June 18, 2024

Harris and his wife convo leaked 🥵🥵🙄 pic.twitter.com/A6xt6OKCYc

— Next level Max (@NextLvLMaxi) June 18, 2024

Have some shame man. It was clearly visible that he was from pak

"From Pakistan or India" have some shame

— A (@_shortarmjab_) June 18, 2024

Learn to accept the defeat with grace than trying to set narrative against Indians after losing back to back matches against India.

— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) June 18, 2024

In case any of you are wondering which video Rizwan is talking about, here it is.

Also, when this Pakistani himself claimed that he was from Pakistan, then why are you mentioning India? pic.twitter.com/F15Ezab7AC

— BALA (@erbmjha) June 18, 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

Mdrchd why did you mention India in your tweet??? You people deserve belt treatment from your awaam..

— Rohit (@Iam_Rohit_G) June 18, 2024

Bkl India ka naam kis khushi me daal raha mc ...stick to your people converting mechanism

— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) June 18, 2024