Former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq stirred up a major controversy with his derogatory comments about the esteemed Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The allrounder’s inappropriate remarks have garnered widespread criticism globally.

Joining the chorus of disapproval is another veteran, Shoaib Akhtar, who shared the dressing room with Razzaq for a substantial period. The Rawalpindi Express condemned the Lahore-born cricketer’s comments, highlighting their inappropriateness and reinforcing the importance of maintaining respect, especially when discussing public figures.

The incident underscored the need for sports personalities to exercise discretion and sensitivity in their public statements, as their words can have a far-reaching impact beyond the realm?? of sports.

Abdul Razzaq’s outlandish statement

The incident unfolded within the backdrop of a media event that aimed to scrutinize the Green Team’s recent performances in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. However, the uproar was triggered by Razzaq’s unexpected choice of example, strategically directed at criticizing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

The right-handed batter voiced concerns about Pakistan’s absence of positive intentions for player development. He drew an analogy, likening the expectation of positive outcomes without a nurturing environment to anticipating a virtuous child through a marriage with Aishwarya.

“Here, I am referring to their (PCB’s) intention. While I was playing, I was aware of my captain Younis Khan’s good intentions. That gave me strength and confidence, and with Allah’s help, I was able to perform well for Pakistani cricket. We don’t really intend to improve and enhance the players, in my opinion. That will never happen if you believe that I will marry Aishwarya (Rai) to have a good-natured and moral child. Therefore, you must first amend your intentions,” Razzaq said.

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Shoaib Akhtar’s reaction on Abdul Razzaq’s statement

Akhtar strongly criticized Razzaq for ??making an ??inappropriate joke or comparison, expressing his condemnation of the disrespectful comment. The former speedster specifically emphasized that no woman should be treated in such a manner. He also called out the lack of immediate objection from those seated beside Razzaq.

“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,” Akhtar wrote in his tweet.

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

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In the age of social media, where opinions can spread like wildfire, public figures often find themselves under the scrutiny of netizens for their comments. Former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq recently stirred a controversy with his peculiar remarks about Indian actress Aishwarya Rai. The cricketer’s words raised eyebrows and triggered a wave of criticism from netizens across the virtual landscape.

This controversy unfolded in the context of a media event focused on scrutinizing Pakistan’s recent performances in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. However, what set the stage for the uproar was Razzaq’s surprising choice of example, strategically aimed at critiquing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Pakistan’s campaign in ODI World Cup 2023

Pakistan’s campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 ended on a tragic note as the Babar Azam-led side failed to qualify for the tournament’s semifinal stage. The Green team won only four of their nine league-stage fixtures.

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Razzaq’s out-of-the-box remarks on Aishwarya

Razzaq credited Younis Khan‘s positive intentions as a captain for boosting his confidence and performance. However, Razzaq expressed a broader concern about the lack of good intentions in Pakistan for developing and refining players. The right-arm allrounder drew an analogy, suggesting that expecting positive outcomes without fostering a conducive environment is akin to expecting a virtuous child by marrying Aishwarya.

“Here, I am referring to their (PCB’s) intention. While I was playing, I was aware of my captain Younis Khan’s good intentions. That gave me strength and confidence, and with Allah’s help, I was able to perform well for Pakistani cricket. We don’t really intend to improve and enhance the players, in my opinion. That will never happen if you believe that I will marry Aishwarya (Rai) to have a good-natured and moral child. Therefore, you must first amend your intentions,” Razzaq said.

Razzaq’s comments were quick to gain criticism and set social media ablaze with a wide range of outrage.

Here’s how fans reacted:

I feel ??bad for Pakistani women.. what a shameless exampl??e

— Soni Raj Singh (@SRKkiSoni) November 13, 2023

Sab gawar bhare hain udhar.

— Piyush Cricket (@kayptalks) November 13, 2023

N worst part , ppl are clapping on this! It shows that awaam wants masala only! Somebody? must teach them h?ow to behave in public!

— Sourabh Sanyal 🇮🇳 (@sourabhsanyal) November 14, 2023

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

This showing his family education level and country?? education level

— Xi jingping (Parody) (@xipingaoc) November 14, 2023

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— RAAJ T SAAGAR (@imrajsagar) November 14, 2023

#AbdulRazzaq :
"Don't expect a kid with morals,
if you wish to marry Aishwarya Rai"
& other P??akistani players chee?ring for this statement 🤢

You promised can't even qualify to even stand like bhikari infront of their house pic.twitter.com/CFuQHn6FQB

— Kadak (@kadak_chai_) November 14, 2023

And two clowns s??hahid Afridi and Umar Gul are clapping on it

— Kirkett (@bhaskar_sanu08) November 14, 2023

Totally Shameful

— Irtaza Ali (@irtaxa17) November 14, 2023

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In the world of cricket, there are young talents that emerge, capturing the hearts of fans with their exceptional skills and charming demeanour. One such sensation is Shubman Gill, who celebrated his 24th birthday with the Indian cricket team in Colombo, where they are set to face Pakistan in a Super 4 clash on Sunday (September 10).

On Shubman’s big day, Star Sports India shared a video featuring the young Indian talent. In the heartwarming clip, Gill opens up about some lesser-known aspects of his life, shedding light on his profound love for the sport and his connection with the legendary MS Dhoni.

Beyond his cricketing prowess, Gill revealed that he is an ardent fan of Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan. The right-hander particularly admired the on-screen chemistry between Hrithik and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the action-packed movie ‘Dhoom 2,’ where the bike chasing sequences left a lasting impression on him.

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It's @ShubmanGill day! 🪩🕺
Celebrating the birthday of the Prin??ce of In?dian cricket! 🥳

Wishing you tons & tons of runs 🏏 and a glittering World Cup trophy to go with it! 🏆#HappyBirthdayShubman #Cricket pic.twitter.com/hilykLpv0U

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 8, 2023

Shubman Gill loves listening to music

Music also holds a special place in Gill’s life. He is known to be an aficionado of regional songs and has a habit of getting hooked on a song to the point where he listens to it on repeat until he’s thoroughly enamoured with it. This reveals a more personal and relatable side to the cricket sensation, endearing him to fans even further.

In a short span of his career, the Punjab-born cricketer has not only dazzled with his on-field performances but has also charmed fans with his off-field presence. Gill’s charismatic smile and humble demeanour have made him a favourite among cricket enthusiasts.

Currently, Gill is in Sri Lanka as part of the Indian squad for the Asia Cup. As the team prepares for the upcoming World Cup in 2023, Shubman promises to be India’s ace card, offering both skill and charisma that can help the team secure victories at the ICC event.

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After Azhar, which was inspired by the life of former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin and MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, which spotlights former Indian captain MS Dhoni‘s life journey, another sports biopic hit the theatres on May 26.

Narrating the story of Sachin Tendulkar‘s larger-than-life cricket career, Sachin: A Billion Dreams has been trending for a few days now.

Recently, Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the grand premiere of Sachin’s biopic along with husband Abhishek Bachchan and father in law Amitabh Bachchan.

At the premiere, Aishwarya Rai greeted Sachin, his wife Anjali Tendulkar and interacted with the media as well.

“We were talking about Sachin. We don’t need to say much, it’s the national chant,” the actress was quoted as saying.

“I am so proud of Sachin. I Think when you just say, “Sachin, Sachin! that pretty much says for all of us. So proud of him! Congratulations to the entire team to have the nation celebrate him,” she added.

“We know him personally, so the motion is personal as well. Obviously, I relate to his family sentiments.”

Aishwarya also said: “I was very moved and very overwhelmed and of course extremely proud as every Indian has been and always will be!”

Directed by James Erskine, Sachin: A Billion Dreams is about Sachin’s phenomenal journey to becoming the “God of Cricket” from a young boy.

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