Pakistan bowler Rauf defends his actions after altercation with a man is shared on social media

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf defended his actions after a video of an altercation between him and a group of men in the United States during the Twenty20 World Cup was shared on social media Tuesday.

The video shows Rauf rushing across a hedge to confront several men after they apparently said something to upset him, with his wife and one of the men trying to hold him back. After some pushing and shoving, Rauf went back across to hedge to the sidewalk where his wife had remained.

“As public figures, we are open to receiving all kinds of feedback from the public,” Rauf wrote on X, formerly Twitter, after the video emerged on social media. “They are entitled to support or criticize us. 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.”

Pakistan failed to qualify for Super Eight at the T20 World Cup after losing group games against the U.S. and rival India. Rauf picked up seven wickets in four matches at an economy rate of 6.73.

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