Netizens slam former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq for his bizarre comments on Indian actress Aishwarya Rai

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Pakistan’s campaign in ODI World Cup 2023
Razzaq’s out-of-the-box remarks on Aishwarya
- Here’s how fans reacted

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.

Also READ: India legend Sourav Ganguly reveals reason behind Pakistan’s woeful campaign in ODI World Cup 2023

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 example
— 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 how 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

ओ भाई, ज़्यादा सलाह मत दो। ज़्यादा क्रिकेट में ध्यान देंगे तो मैच जीतने नहीं लगेंगे? अच्छा है, उन्हें यही सब करने दो दिल लगाके। क्रिकेट Indian टीम खेल लेगी।
— RAAJ T SAAGAR (@imrajsagar) November 14, 2023

#AbdulRazzaq :
"Don't expect a kid with morals,
if you wish to marry Aishwarya Rai"
& other Pakistani players cheering 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