New Delhi: ‘Why you comment against India and Hindus?’ This was a question asked by Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria. Pakistani cricketer lashes out at PCB and Mohammad Rizwan on Twitter, accusing the board of ignoring him and the wicketkeeper-batsman of lacking humility. Recently, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has raised a formal protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the delayed issuance of visas for Pakistani journalists and the lack of a visa policy for Pakistani fans during the ongoing 2023 World Cup. This development follows recent tensions and disruptions during India vs. Pakistan match on October 14, 2023, which has also drawn the PCB’s concern.
In response to these issues, former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria took to Twitter to question the involvement of Pakistani journalist Zainab Abbas, former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur, and cricketer Mohammad Rizwan in sensitive matters pertaining to India and religious practices.
Who asked Pakistani journalist Zainab Abbas to comment against India and Hindus?
Who asked Mickey Arthur to call ICC event as BCCI event?
Who asked Rizwan to perform Namaz in playground?
Don’t find faults in others! https://t.co/zpK7F7zjB7
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) October 17, 2023
Kaneria’s tweet, reads, “Who asked Pakistani journalist Zainab Abbas to comment against India and Hindus? Who asked Mickey Arthur to call ICC events as BCCI events? Who asked Rizwan to perform Namaz in the playground? Don’t find faults in others!” has further fueled the ongoing controversy.
The PCB’s decision to raise these concerns with the ICC has garnered significant attention and debate within the cricketing community. Delays in the issuance of visas for journalists and the lack of a clear visa policy for Pakistani fans have raised questions about the accessibility and representation of Pakistani cricket enthusiasts at the World Cup.
The involvement of Danish Kaneria, a former cricketer who himself faced a lifetime ban from cricket due to a spot-fixing scandal, has added a layer of complexity to the ongoing discourse. Kaneria’s comments have ignited passionate responses from cricket fans and followers.
Kaneria, who faced a life ban from cricket in 2012 due to his involvement in a spot-fixing scandal, has been a vocal critic of the PCB for not providing adequate support for his career rehabilitation. In a series of tweets, Kaneria accused the PCB of unfair and discriminatory treatment towards him. He went on to criticize Rizwan, one of Pakistan’s most successful batsmen in recent years, by stating that Rizwan is not a proficient wicketkeeper and lacks the humility required to be a successful leader.
The controversy surrounding Kaneria’s comments has developed against the backdrop of other significant events in the cricketing world. PCB’s management committee chairman, Zakar Ashraf, recently lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding certain incidents that occurred during a match. Ashraf’s return to Pakistan after discussions with senior PCB officials following his trip to India adds another layer of complexity to the evolving cricketing landscape.
In a recent development, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) management committee chairman, Zakar Ashraf, has lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding certain incidents that occurred during a match. The exact nature of the complaint is not yet known, but it is believed to be related to the alleged misconduct of fans and/or players.
Scene after PCB files complaint against Ahemdabad Crowd to ICC#SAvsNED #CWC23INDIA #PakistanMoveForward | Upset | Chokers | South Africa | Netherlands | Pakistan | BCCI pic.twitter.com/MJIJOgUjEc
— Radhika Chaudhary (@PalhawatRadhika) October 17, 2023
This latest development comes at a time when the PCB is facing a number of challenges, including financial difficulties, poor on-field performance, and internal squabbles. It remains to be seen how the board will navigate these challenges under Ashraf’s leadership.
Who is Zakar Ashraf?
Zakar Ashraf, a Pakistani businessman and sports administrator, is currently serving as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) management committee, raising eyebrows within the cricket community due to his controversial history. Previously, Ashraf held the position of PCB chairman from 2011 to 2013, a period marked by numerous controversies. One of the most prominent was the notorious spot-fixing scandal that embroiled Mohammad Amir and other players. Ashraf also faced allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption during his earlier tenure.
