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“When It...” Khushdil Shah Breaks Silence On Fiery Fan Confrontation During NZ Tour

Poulomi Chakraborty

Khushdil Shah Reflects On Fan Confrontation (Source: @GaneshMandve85/x.com )Khushdil Shah Reflects On Fan Confrontation (Source: @GaneshMandve85/x.com )

Khushdil Shah has carved a name for himself in Pakistan cricket with his explosive batting and match-winning potential. Despite his explosive batting talent, his limited appearances in the national side still remain a wonder.

In recent times, the heated moment between fans and the player in the ODI series against New Zealand sparked the attention. In a recent interaction, he’s finally opened up about that controversial moment, shedding light on the unfortunate incident.

Khushdil Shah Breaks Silence On NZ Fan Clash

Khushdil Shah’s fiery encounter with fans from their New Zealand tour has shaken the cricket world. During the third ODI clash against the Kiwis, some fans abused the cricketer from the stands and even made some inappropriate remarks. That moment sparked controversy.

After the incident, he couldn't hold back his emotions after the match and attempted to confront the hecklers, but was finally held back by his teammates. While reflecting on that incident, Khushdil Shah recalled how fans crossed the line, not only disrespecting him but also attacking his nation and family.

“The language used by the crowd was indescribable. I’ve endured abuse for years, but when it comes to my country or my parents, I won’t stay silent,” Shah said.


“That day, I tolerated personal insults, but disrespect toward my nation and family crossed the line. If it happens again, I’ll react the same way,” he added.

Reflecting On Limited Opportunity

Despite being a brilliant player, Khushdil Shah faced setbacks to find his place in the national squad. Making his debut in 2019, he played 31 T20Is and 15 ODI matches. In a recent conversation, Khushdil opened up about the challenges he’s faced, expressing frustration over the limited chances.

“I’ve had to make three or four comebacks in these six years. Sometimes, I was relegated to being the 12th man. But I’ve always worked on my flaws so that whenever I get a chance, I can deliver for the team,” he said.

As the Pakistan Super League is going on, Khushdil Shah is stepping into the field in the Karachi Kings’ jersey. In 5 matches, the batter scored 140 runs and secured 4 wickets. Meanwhile, under David Warner’s leadership, the Kings are holding strong at second place on the points table with 6 points.