In New Delhi, Pakistani cricket team’s wicketkeeper-batsman MohammadRizwan’s decision to dedicate his Man of the Match award in the World Cup2023 against Sri Lanka to the people of Gaza led to backlash from Indianjournalist Vikrant Gupta.
He questioned whether the International Cricket Council (ICC) permits suchactions. This incident raises concerns about players making political andreligious statements during ICC events.
It’s worth noting that Indian media has previously raised questions aboutPakistani players, including Mohammad Rizwan, for their on-field displaysof religious devotion, such as offering prayers.
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