The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has told wicketkeeper-batsman MohammadRizwan to remove a social media post wherein he expressed his dedication ofthe team’s remarkable triumph over Sri Lanka to the Palestinians enduringthe difficult situation caused by Israel’s actions.
Mohammad Rizwan had taken to Social Media to share his heartfelt dedicationof Pakistan’s victory to the Palestinian people and those in Gaza.
The PCB’s intervention stems from Mohammad Rizwan’s public statement ofsolidarity with the Palestinians, which came as a surprise to many. His useof social media to draw attention to the ongoing crisis in the Middle Eastthrough the lens of cricket has generated significant discussion anddebate, prompting the cricket board to take action.
This incident highlights the intersection of sports and politics, showinghow athletes’ expressions of support for causes beyond the realm of sportscan sometimes lead to intervention by sports organizations like the PCB andICC.
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Earlier Indian national had complained to ICC regarding his social mediapost.