‘Aren’t you a man?’: Pakistan fans make sexist remarks at India’s Kranti Gaud, video goes viral

DUBAI: Indian cricketer Kranti Gaud was subjected to offensive remarks from some Pakistan fans during India's Women’s Asia Cup match against Pakistan. The fans reportedly made sexist comments targeting the Indian player’s appearance. The incident has sparked outrage after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

The video shows some spectators making offensive remarks at Kranti while she was fielding near the boundary. Comments questioning whether the cricketer was a man can also be heard in the footage. However, the identities of the fans involved, as well as the person who recorded the video, have not been independently confirmed.

The incident comes amid growing concerns over body-shaming and sexist abuse faced by women athletes. Fans have called for strict action against such behaviour, both inside stadiums and on social media.

The people are a reflection of the country 🤡 pic.twitter.com/4WzNwWfy96

— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) September 6, 2026

Meanwhile, India secured a convincing victory over Pakistan in the match. After bowling Pakistan out for just 55 runs, India chased down the target with the loss of only three wickets. The 55-run total was Pakistan’s lowest-ever team score in women’s T20 cricket. The victory also marked India’s seventh win over Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup.