Journalist slammed for ‘rude’ behavior with Saim Ayub

A female journalist in London faced criticism for her 'rude' behavior toward Pakistani cricketer Saim Ayub who stopped for clicking pictures after a fundraiser event for Abrar-ul-Haq’s philanthropic foundation.

The journalist, Safina Khan, shared a video on Instagram of her interaction with Saim Ayub, in which she could be seen taking pictures with the left-handed batter.

During their conversation, she asked Saim about his recovery from injury and his expected return to Pakistan.

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As someone in the background urged her to let Saim leave, she casually responded, “Kuch nahi hogaya agar aik minute hum baat karlengey to, kuch nahi ghis jayega [It's not a big deal if we chat for a minute; it's not going to wear anything out]."

Despite the exchange, Saim smiled and left without responding.

The video sparked mixed reactions online. While many criticised the journalist for her casual yet rude behavior, others praised Saim Ayub for his humility and composed demeanor.

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Some fans even appreciated his “no-look” style, highlighting how he remains down-to-earth without giving unnecessary attention to such interactions.