'Terrible,' say netizens after ex-Pakistan cricketer's controversial comments on Aishwarya
What's the story
The Pakistan cricket team has been facing massive criticism over its performance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The team was knocked out of the race with only four wins in its kitty. Criticizing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq questioned their intent while involving Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Here's how netizens reacted to his distasteful comments.
Context
Why does this story matter?
Ever since its loss against India in the World Cup match by seven wickets, the team's performance, led by skipper Babar Azam has been facing criticism. From their fitness to performance, the players and also the PCB have come under the radar. Of all the nine matches that Pakistan played, it lost five, including once again Afghanistan, and won only four.
Razzaq's comments
What did Razzaq say about Rai Bachchan?
During an event, Razzaq spoke of the board's "intention," saying it "did not have the intention to polish and develop the players." "If you think that I'll get married to Aishwarya (Rai Bachchan) and then have beautiful kids, then that can never happen. So you have to correct your intentions first," he said in the presence of Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi, among others.
Criticism
Razzaq, naturally, drew flak over his comments
After a clip of Razzaq's comments involving Rai Bachchan made its way to social media, the former cricketer was heavily criticized for it. One user called it a "terrible thing," saying, "That's why education and grooming is important. These 3 have traveled the world and yet, something like this is being said by Abdul Razzaq; endorsed by Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi. Very low."
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Listen to Razzaq's comment
What a terrible thing to say!
— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) November 13, 2023
That's why education and grooming is important. These 3 have travelled the world and yet, something like this is being said by Abdul Razzaq; endorsed by Umar Gull and Shahid Afridi. Very low.
This would hurt Aishwarya, her lovely Bachchan family… pic.twitter.com/IPw3JWhhUd
More reactions
'A new low of Abdul Razzaq every day'
Razzaq's distasteful words didn't go down well with cricket enthusiasts and the fans of the actor. Another user on the microblogging site called out the ex-cricketer, saying, "A new low of Abdul Razzaq every day." Not only Indians but Pakistanis too spoke against him. One user wrote: "Never ever thought, Player like Abdul Razzaq will stoop that low in his life, Shameful (sic)."
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Read another comment by disappointed cricket fan
Shameful example given by Abdul Razzaq. #AbdulRazzaq #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/AOboOVHoQU
— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) November 13, 2023