Irfan Khan Niazi (Image source: Agencies)
New Delhi: Pakistani cricketer Irrfan Khan Niazi was recently stopped by Pakistani traffic police for violating traffic rules after he was seen traveling in his car without wearing a seat belt.
Irfan, who recently represented the Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League final against Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi, found himself involved in a light-hearted interaction with a traffic policeman.The policeman stopped Irfan’s car and asked him: Did you fasten your seat belt? When the cricketer appeared confused, the officer replied: “You’re not wearing a seatbelt, you’ll be fined.”
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The conversation then turned friendly when the policeman asked Irfan about his name and team, to which the Pakistani cricketer replied that he played for Hyderabad.The discussion soon turned to cricket, with the policeman recalling some memorable moments from the Pakistan Super League.During the chat, the officer praised Irfan and said, “You are an asset to our community, but wearing your seat belt is important for your safety.”The interaction also included some humorous banter about sixes and the money cricketers earn for batting.The policeman jokingly told Irfan that he now faces a “small fine of 5,000 Pakistani rupees.”
Before letting him go, the officer urged the cricketer to always wear a seat belt and encourage others to follow traffic rules as well, saying: “You are very special to us.” Irfan smiled and replied, “Thank you.”
In the end, Irfan escaped without a fine, buckled his seatbelt and drove away.Irfan, who made his international debut for Pakistan in 2024, has so far played nine ODIs and 14 T20Is for the national team.
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