Sarfaraz Ahmed now abused and fat-shamed by fan as he was shopping with kid, video goes viral
London, June 22 (IBNS): Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has been facing criticisms from his fans ever since his side lost the World Cup match against India but this time a man took things too far as he abused the 32-year-old cricketer when he was out with his family in a mall.
A video of the incident has gone viral on the social media.
According to the video, a 'fan' could be seen asking the Pakistani skipper for a selfie.
If online trolls had a face. Deplorable. Good on Sarfraz to act the way he did. Classy. https://t.co/iLZxTdMLFl
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 22, 2019
When the Champions Trophy winning skipper refused to oblige to the demand, the man started to abuse him.
The fan was quoted as saying in the video telling the captain: "Brother, why are you fat like a pig. Please eat less."
Sarfaraz maintained his composure and did not retaliate.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra reacted to the incident and tweeted: "If online trolls had a face. Deplorable. Good on Sarfraz to act the way he did. Classy."
A shameful act by a Pakistani fan with captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, this is how we treat our National Heros. Highly condemnable!! 😡 pic.twitter.com/WzAj0RaFI7
— Syed Raza Mehdi (@SyedRezaMehdi) June 21, 2019
Journalist Syed Raza Mehdi has shared a video where the fan could be seen apologising for his remark.
Netizens came out in support of the Pakistani cricketer and condemned the act by the man.
Power of Social Media, The guy who misbehaved with Sarfaraz Ahmed, makes an apology. Thank you @WaseemBadami @javerias @WasayJalil @AamirLiaquat @AhmedRazaQadri @Mustafa_Chdry @newspaperwallah @saurabh_42 for helping me in spreading this video. Should he be forgiven now? pic.twitter.com/vGAbT742ds
— Syed Raza Mehdi (@SyedRezaMehdi) June 21, 2019
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