BBL 2019-20: Haris Rauf's 'Throat-Slit' Celebration Sparks Controversy On Social Media

Haris ran through the stumps of Thunder batsman Daniel Sams, following it up with with a ‘throat-slashing’ celebration which turned several fans angry on social media

Pakistani spearhead Haris Rauf has made quite a stir with his bowling prowess in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). His sheer brilliance with the bowl has not only provided the boost to his team Melbourne Stars but also solidified his chances of receiving a national call-up. However, his recent outing against Sydney Thunder sparked a new controversy. He claimed his tenth wicket in the tournament but his celebration seemed to have left a number of cricket fans fuming. Haris ran through the stumps of Thunder batsman Daniel Sams, following it up with with a ‘throat-slashing’ celebration which turned several fans angry on social media. Here’s the video:

Extra Pace.. Haris Rauf will select himself for World Cup T20 2020 later this year inAustrailia.. He is so good to watch on Austrailian Decks :) pic.twitter.com/aJsYNQM8d0

— Hamza Mirza Official (@newsarenapress) January 2, 2020

Here are some of the reactions from the fans:

Honestly the throat slit gesture used in sport makes me so uncomfortable. It's not necessary at all. Sport doesn't need that shit. #BBL09

— Is Keno, Is good. (@jaykay287) January 2, 2020

Not sure we need the throat cutting gesture from Harris Rauf everytime he takes a wicket. Clearly a very good bowler but the post wicket antics are over the top. Who’s with me?

— Darryl Brohman (@therealbigmarn) January 2, 2020

Haris Rauf is spectacular but he should change his celebration style. Throat-slashing celebration should have no place in a cricket ground. Someone needs to guide this young lad. #TeamGreen #BBL #harisrauf #bigbash #celebration #BBL09 pic.twitter.com/9ZzeqyTAMm

— Sohail Khanzada (@SoheilKhanzada) January 2, 2020

Stars bundled out Thunder to a total of 142/7 in 20 overs where Haris’ 3-wicket haul played the major role. In reply, half-centuries from Marcus Stoinis and Nick Larkin were enough for them to clinch the encounter. The Pakistani pacer replaced injured South Africa pacer Dale Steyn in the Stars side. Haris came with a mind-blowing show as he returned with figures of 5/27 from his four overs against Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday.