Gavaskar8217;s drunk fan slur8217; angers Pakistan

Pakistan manager Zafar Altaf said he and the entire team were shocked at Gavaskar8217;s remarks.

8220;Yes, we heard it and we are shocked that a person of Gavaskar8217;s stature could have said such a thing,8221; Altaf said from Trent Bridge, where Pakistan take on South Africa tomorrow.

Alcohol is banned for Muslims in Islamic Pakistan.

Altaf said he planned to issue a statement later today after discussing the matter at a team meeting.

Gavaskar stood by what he said. 8220;Of course I said it,8221; he said. 8220;Excuse me, but you can8217;t hide the fact it is these drunk supporters who are causing the trouble. They don8217;t seem to be holding their drinks.8221;