Former Pakistan Cricketer Abdul Razzaq Makes Controversial Remarks on Indian Actress Aishwarya Rai

Former Pakistan Cricketer Abdul Razzaq drew a bizarre parallel between marrying Aishwarya Rai and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on November 12. Razzaq was attending an event at the Karachi Marriott Hotel with Pakistan cricketers who were part of the T20 team that won the 2009 World Cup. He ridiculed the PCB’s intentions by dragging Indian actress Aishwarya Rai into an uncalled-for statement, reflecting the deep-seated Hinduphobia and misogyny endemic to Pakistan society.

Abdul Razzaq said, “I’m talking about their (PCB’s) intentions here. When I was playing, I knew that my captain, Younis Khan’s intentions were good. I took confidence and courage from that, and thanks to Allah, I could deliver for Pakistan cricket. Right now, a lot of talk here is surrounding the Pakistan team and the player’s performances in the World Cup 2023. I think we do not have the intention to polish and develop the players.”

He added, “If you think that I will get married to Aishwarya (Rai) and then have good and virtuous kids, then that can never happen. So you have to correct your intentions first.”

Razzaq shared the stage with Shoaib Malik, who married Indian Tennis star, Sania Mirza. Others are Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Misbah Ul-Haq, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, and Kamran Akmal. Those who were present on the stage and some of the audience laughed and clapped for that controversial comment. However, several people were left baffled by the unwanted misogynist and anti-Hindu comment stated by Razzaq.

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Netizens Slam Abdul Razzaq For Controversial Comments on Aishwarya Rai

Razzaq’s comments on Aishwarya were quick to gain criticism and set social media ablaze with a wide range of outrage. Here is how Aishwarya fans reacted to the controversial remarks.

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

Sab gawar bhare hain udhar.

— Piyush Cricket (@kayptalks) November 13, 2023

I feel bad for Pakistani women.. what a shameless example

— Soni Raj Singh (@SRKkiSoni) November 13, 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

#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

Shameful example given by Abdul Razzaq. #AbdulRazzaq #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/AOboOVHoQU

— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) November 13, 2023

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