Star Cricketer Assaults Spectator At Srinagar Stadium, Video Goes Viral

The unsavoury incident occurred during the Red Premier League (RPL) on Sunday.© X (Twitter)

Popular Kashmiri cricketer Jehangir Lone has courted controversy after a video of him assaulting a spectator at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, went viral, sparking widespread outrage. The unsavoury incident occurred during the Red Premier League (RPL) on Sunday. According to reports, the altercation broke out after the semifinal between Athwas India XI and Royal Goodwill CC. Athwas India XI had registered a three-wicket victory over Royal Goodwill CC. As the match concluded, commotion broke out when supporters of the winning team entered the playing area to celebrate.

Videos circulating on social media show Lone, who was representing Royal Goodwill CC, in a physical confrontation with a spectator wearing a white sweatshirt and jeans, allegedly punching and pushing him.

Viral video: Kashmiri cricketer seen assaulting spectator at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar; reason yet to be known https://t.co/KWC8DLXCHV

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Clarifying his action, Lone told a local media house that the incident happened when his team was heading towards the pavilion after the defeat. He claimed that supporters of the opposition team came onto the ground and hurled highly provocative and abusive language at him, including a derogatory slur directed at his mother.

"I won't tolerate being abused," Lone said, adding that he lost his composure in the heat of the moment.

Hours after the video surfaced, Lone posted a terse message on social media -  "My Family! My Pride" -  asserting that his reaction was provoked by insults aimed at his family.

The incident has evoked sharp reactions from fans and sports enthusiasts. While a majority has condemned the act and demanded strict disciplinary action against the cricketer, a section of netizens has argued that he was provoked. Authorities are reportedly looking into the matter.

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