Cricket Club in Indian Occupied Kashmir wear Pakistani Jersey and sing Pak National Anthem
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SRINAGAR: Players of a cricket club in Indian held Kashmir wore Pakistani jerseys in a match.
The cricketers also sang Pakistan national anthem before the game proceeded.
A huge controversy has been triggered following the display of affection towards Pakistan by residents of held Kashmir.
These local Kashmiri players were not only wearing Pakistani uniform in their club game but also showed allegiance towards Pakistan by singing ‘Pak Sar Zameen’ with hands on hearts.
According to Indian media, the match was held at Wayil grounds in Ganderbal during April 2 when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir.
The peaceful Kashmiri separatists had called for a strike against the brutality of Indian forces.
While the names of the two teams have not been confirmed yet, one side - called Baba Darya Ud Din team - was wearing a green kit, symbolising Pakistan, and the other side was wearing a white kit.
The match even featured commentary as one of the commentators announced that the national anthem of Pakistan would be played for the men in green. Even the rival team wearing white uniform was singing Pak Sar Zameen in support of the cause.
