While Khan was dismissed for a duck in his team’s unexpected loss to United States of America on Thursday during the T20 World Cup Group A match, the player’s latest encounter with a fan who body-shamed him is only just one example of his growing problems off and on the field.
He walked off to pavilion soon after he got out lbw for zero on the first ball from spinner Nosthush Kenjige.
On his way back to the dressing room at Grand Prairie Stadium, a spectator reportedly shouted an insult aimed at Khan’s weight problems and fitness issues which have been criticized especially since he failed as a batsman and wicketkeeper in T20I series against England before this T20 World Cup.
In this contentious clip, Khan can be seen glaring at one fan furiously before saying something very unsavory and walking away angrily.
According to some social media rumors, the supporter called Khan “ Mota Haathi”, infuriating him that much.
Pakistan were then defeated by USA via ‘Super Over’ when both sides scored 159 runs each in regulation 20 overs per innings (OPI).
Yet another Indian-origin player Saurabh Netravalkar became American hero when limited Paksitan Super Over to 13 runs after batting first their way to set a target of 18, thereby leading historic celebrations within US camp following Nitish Kumar’s boundary that tied the game.
They now have two wins out of two matches in Group A after thrashing neighbouring Canada in opening game.
These co-hosts will next meet India on June 12th in New York, as they have five days without play. But before that date, India will take on Pakistan on March ninth at similar venue.
