Social media reacts to Haris Rauf slapping his teammate

The social media remained divided after the incident took place

PHOTO COURTESY: Twitter

In the final match of the group stages, Lahore Qalandars are currently competing against Peshawar Zalmi. The Qalandars, sitting comfortably in the second position, have to avoid a "huge margin" loss to Zalmi to retain their position otherwise they can see Zalmi leapfrog ahead of them.

During Lahore Qalandars' bowling, there was an incident which was picked up by the fans where Pakistan international bowler Haris Rauf was seen slapping his teammate Kamran Ghulam.

After Rauf dismissed the other opener Mohammad Haris, players hurdled to congratulate Haris Rauf for the breakthrough.

Greeting the fellow player, Kamran Ghulam ran to hug Haris Rauf, but the fast bowler slapped him with no soft expressions on his face. It is pertinent to mention here that Ghulam had earlier dropped Hazratullah Zazai’s catch off Haris Rauf’s bowling, which seems to be the reason behind the slap.

This left the social media in disarray as some people are asking for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take notice while the other end of the spectrum are working diligently to prove that Haris meant any malice.

Here's the incident video:

Pacer Haris Rauf slapped Kamran Ghulam for dropping a catch during the PSL match between Lahore Qalandars & Peshawar Zalmi #PSL2022 pic.twitter.com/Hrjuen75A8
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) February 21, 2022

Here are both sides of the social media reactions to the Haris Rauf incident:

Haris Rauf hitting Kamran felt very distasteful. I get they are friends, but there must be a limit to aggression.
— fajar (@girlnamedfudger) February 21, 2022

Wait for the full story, Haris could’ve slapped him in a funny way, as they are all good friends. I know Haris Rauf, he’s not that low but if he has done this act in a serious way. I will be the first one criticising him. He should be fined.
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) February 21, 2022

Shaheen Shah Afridi's reaction says it all.
That was rude from Haris Rauf but captain straight away took notice with his expressions to Haris. When you are playing PSL that means everyone is star in it. RESPECT IS COMPULSORY.

LETS MOVE ON
— Saeed Cricky🏏 (@SaeedCricky) February 21, 2022

Action Likely to be taken against Haris Rauf
— Anas Saeed (@anussaeed1) February 21, 2022

Disgraceful!

Kamran Ghulam was still smiling. Feeling sad for him. Haris Rauf needs to get his acts right.
Wait for story actually what happened. #PZvsLQ #PSL2022 #HarisRauf #kamranghulam pic.twitter.com/FLMBnox1MY
— Malik Nazim (@MalikNa19989171) February 21, 2022

From Slap to Hug, Haris Rauf Sorted Out 🙌#PSL7 #LQvPZ pic.twitter.com/f993DM7tTm
— Iam_Mohsin (@Republictweets1) February 21, 2022

Haris Rauf slapped Kamran Ghulam as a joke, ofcourse it's wrong but they are friends, Haris hugged him as well. #LQvPZ #PSL7 pic.twitter.com/JsHbbNcGvT
— Rabina khan (@Rabinakhan78) February 21, 2022

Action should be taken against Haris Rauf. And a strict action too. This is tje top level cricket in Pakistan and you can't behave like this. Being an international player demands maturity and ethics in situations.
— Aqeel (@AqeelViews) February 21, 2022