Abdul Razzaq on Aishwarya Rai: Abdul Razzaq was surrounded by controversy after making a controversial statement about Aishwarya, and Afridi, who was sitting with him at the event, said this.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq went beyond all bounds in his criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Abdul Razzaq compared PCB to Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai and made an embarrassing statement to the cricket world. He is being heavily chastised for this remark.
Abdul Razzaq on Aishwarya Rai:: Pakistan’s cricket team has already advanced past the group stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which is currently taking place in India. The team has also returned home after a dismal performance in the tournament. Former Pakistani cricketers are constantly attacking Babar Azam and the team in this situation. Many controversial statements have also been made in such a situation.
In the midst of all of this, former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq went above and beyond by criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Abdul Razzaq compared PCB to Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai and made an embarrassing statement to the cricket world.
Razzaq’s statement was met with laughter from Afridi and other players.
In a programme about PCB’s intentions, Razzaq stated that “if you think I’ll marry Aishwarya Rai and then have a good-natured child, this can never happen.” As a result, you must first establish your intentions. The video of Razzaq’s statement is going viral on social media.
Shamefull Disgusting
Ye hai hamaray Senior Players Hud hai
Bhai Ap kese Aishwariya Rai ko degrade kar sakte ho Cricketer ho Cricket me reh kr example de
and Dukh is cheez ka kisi ex cricketer ne roka bi nae ye kya bol diya#Abdulrazzaq
pic.twitter.com/7juuK8RwG0— Waleed Rauf (@WaleedRauf20) November 13, 2023
When Razzaq made this statement, he was joined on stage by Shahid Afridi, a member of the 2009 T20 World Cup-winning team. After hearing this, everyone burst out laughing. All of these players became involved in this situation, along with Razzaq. Razzaq’s statement was also strongly criticised by Indian Congress leader and lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
Singhvi also singled out Afridi and other cricketers, claiming that their statements and laughter demonstrate Pakistan’s rotten mentality. In addition to Singhvi, Pakistani journalist Arzoo Kazmi launched a scathing attack on Razzaq.
I condemn Abdul Razzaq's statement about Aishwarya Rai! You cannot talk about someone's character in that manner and try to tarnish their image. Razzaq bhai always talks about niyat but his statement was uncalled for and he should apologise for it. It's a small mindset ?? #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/3X40dK3cGL
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) November 13, 2023
In his statement, Abdul Razzaq said what?
‘I’m talking about the PCB’s intentions,’ Razzaq explained. I knew my captain, Younis Khan, had good intentions when I was playing. He taught me confidence and courage, and thanks to Allah, I was able to perform well for Pakistan cricket.
‘If you think I’ll marry Aishwarya Rai and then have a virtuous child, this can never happen,’ said former Pakistani all-rounder Razzaq. That is why you must first establish your intentions. Let us remind you that, in addition to Razzaq, 2009 T20 World Cup winning team member Shahid Afridi and other players were on the stage during that programme. After hearing this, everyone burst out laughing.
This is the mentality of our cricketers. Shame on you #AbdulRazzaq for commenting on #AishwaryaRai
Shameful example given by #AbdulRazzak pic.twitter.com/iENn1H6DWV— Arzoo Kazmi|आरज़ू काज़मी | آرزو کاظمی | ??✒️?? (@Arzookazmi30) November 14, 2023
Many people, including Singhvi-Arzoo, were critical.
‘Razzaq’s indecent comment on the Indian actress and the laughter of his colleagues on this shows that Pakistan’s own ideology is quite rotten, which is producing mentally handicapped children,’ Singhvi wrote in his post.
In contrast, Pakistani journalist Arzoo Kazmi stated on social media, “This is the mentality of our cricketers.” Razzaq should be embarrassed about his remark about Aishwarya Rai. Razzaq has set a terrible example.
This is the mentality of our cricketers. Shame on you #AbdulRazzaq for commenting on #AishwaryaRai
Shameful example given by #AbdulRazzak pic.twitter.com/iENn1H6DWV— Arzoo Kazmi|आरज़ू काज़मी | آرزو کاظمی | ??✒️?? (@Arzookazmi30) November 14, 2023
Afridi stated that he will request an apology from Razzaq.
#AbdulRazzaq's disrespectful comment on an Indian actress followed by giggling of fellow cricketers reflects that #Pakistan itself is a rotten 'ideology', producing mentally retarded offsprings!
— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) November 14, 2023
Meanwhile, former Pakistan team captain Shahid Afridi has issued a statement. In that programme, Afridi was sitting very close to Razzaq and was also laughing at that statement. ‘Yesterday the programme was on and we were sitting on the stage,’ Afridi said on Sama TV. Razzaq made a remark there. I couldn’t make out what Razzaq said. I was still laughing. I was thinking that since he has a microphone in his hand, he must say something.
‘Everyone there was laughing,’ Afridi said. When I got home, someone sent me the video of what he (Razzaq) said. When I realised Razzaq had said this, I burst out laughing on stage, and I felt strange. I’ll message Razzaq right away to apologise to everyone. That was a horrible joke. This should not be taken lightly.
I highly condemn the inappropriate joke/comparison made by Razzaq.
No woman should be disrespected like this.
People seated beside him should have raised their voice right away rather than laughing & clapping.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 14, 2023
Shoaib Akhtar chastised Razzaq and Afridi as well.
‘I condemn Razzaq’s inappropriate joke or comparative statement,’ said former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. No woman should be treated in this manner. Instead of laughing and clapping, the people sitting next to him should have raised their voices.