ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Pakistan file complaint over ‘inappropriate conduct’ during India clash

Earlier this week, an Indian advocate had filed a complaint with ICC against Pakistan wicket-keeper Rizwan in regards to him offering prayer on the ground.

Oct 18, 2023 - 03:30

ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Pakistan file complaint over ‘inappropriate conduct’ during India clash

The Pakistan Cricket Board, on Tuesday, announced that it has filed a formal protest with the International Cricket Council in response to delays in granting visas to Pakistani media and the lack of a visa policy for Pakistani supporters attending the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023.

Pakistan have also lodged a protest about alleged inappropriate conduct targeted at the Pakistan squad during their match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged another formal protest with the ICC over delays in visas for Pakistani journalists and the absence of a visa policy for Pakistan fans for the ongoing World Cup 2023.

The PCB has also filed a complaint regarding inappropriate conduct…— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) October 17, 2023

It remains unclear which instances of misconduct the PCB is specifically complaining against. However, after the end of the India-Pakistan match, videos of Indian fans chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ as Pakistani player Muhammad Rizwan returned to the dressing room surfaced on X, formerly known as Twitter. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was also booed during the toss.

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