Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf explains reason for confrontation with fan at T20 World Cup

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has responded to a video circulating on social media that shows him involved in an angry exchange with some unidentified men at the T20 World Cup.

The incident is thought to have occurred in the US following Pakistan's exit from the tournament. In their last group-stage match in Lauderhill, Florida, they beat Ireland by three wickets but it was not enough to earn them qualification for the Super Eight stage.

In the video, Rauf is with his wife talking to a few people before suddenly becoming visibly furious as he charges towards one of the men, despite attempts from those around him to intervene.

The confrontation escalated as Rauf, undeterred by his wife and friends' efforts to hold him back, jumped over bushes to confront the person face-to-face.

There is some pushing and shoving, and some raised voices, before Rauf is taken back across the hedge to where his wife is and the video ends with voices still being raised.

“As public figures, we are open to receiving all kinds of feedback from the public. They are entitled to support or criticise us,” he said in a post on social media.

“Nevertheless, when it comes to my parent and my family, I will not hesitate to respond accordingly. It is important to show respect towards people and their families, irrespective of their professions.”

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Pakistan endured a miserable tournament from the start after falling to a shock loss against hosts the US in their opening group-stage game and then capitulating to a six-run defeat against fierce rivals India.

Victories in their next two matches against Canada and Ireland was not enough to keep Babar Azam's side in the tournament as they finished third in