Pakistan played India on the cricket field in a high-stakes match at the ICC World Cup 2023. While the cricket rivalry between these two countries is famous, problems emerged off the field. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) about “inappropriate conduct” directed at the national team during this tough encounter.
The match, which took held in Ahmedabad, saw India secure a convincing victory over Pakistan.
Pakistan’s batting lineup faltered against the Indian bowlers, resulting in a 191-run defeat. But it wasn’t simply the cricket performance that drew attention.
The stadium announcer and spectators sang loudly in support of India, creating a frightening situation for the Pakistan team. A roar of boos greeted the squad when captain Babar Azam addressed the toss.
Sound of Boos in Narendra Modi stadium as soon as Babar Azam started speaking at the Tosspic.twitter.com/h8R7ChCm1d#INDvsPAK #IndiaVsPakistan
— ICT Fan (@Delphy06) October 14, 2023
In a viral video, Indian fans violently yelling ‘Jai Shri Ram’ towards Mohammad Rizwan after his dismissal.
Watch:— The Indian crowd chanting "Jai Shri Ram" while Pakistan's batsman Mohammad Rizwan was walking towards Pavilion after losing his wicket.#Ahmadabad #IndiavsPak #BabarAzam𓃵 #RohitSharma𓃵 #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/HmMn3lujbB
— South Asian Perspective (@SAnPerspective) October 14, 2023
In response to the current situation, the PCB filed a complaint with the ICC regarding the players’ treatment throughout the match. They expressed reservations about the event’s partisanship and character.
Coach Mickey Arthur’s honest words during a post-match press conference prompted this punishment.
Despite these concerns, the ICC president had previously voiced confidence that India will hold a “outstanding” World Cup.
The ICC World Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and India was not just a fight on the cricket field, but it was also marred by complaints about the atmosphere, crowd presence, and visa delays.
The PCB’s protest to the ICC emphasizes the significance of athletic events that unite nations in the spirit of cricket.
