How are Pakistan Cricket Players Responding to the Gaza issue? Pakistan cricket players are responding to Gaza issue by supporting Palestinians. In spite of all the criticism faced by Muhammad Rizwan, many key players also show their support by posting Palestine flag on their social media accounts.
MUHAMMAD RIZWAN:
Mohammad Rizwan Pakistan’s renowned batsman and an excellent wicket-keeper dedicated his team’s recent victory against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup in October 2023 to the people of Gaza, who have faced relentless Israeli bombardment over the past many days. Due to this, he has to face backlash in India.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in Hyderabad India by completing the biggest successful run chase in the history of the competition thanks in large part to Rizwan’s century and he was adjudged the player of the match.
The 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman also sent condolences to the people affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan but it was his sympathy for the Palestinians under siege that infuriated Indian cricket fans. Some of the fans have contacted the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) two boys caught the match and banned Rizwan from playing in the tournament.
Shadab Khan
He took his social media handles to openly endorse Palestine by sharing its flag on his social accounts.
Haris Rauf
By tweeting the Palestine flag, Haris bravely showed his support towards the people of Gaza.
Muhammad Nawaz
Muhammad Nawaz has boldly shown his support for Palestinian’s despite of the controversy faced by Muhammad Rizwan.
How are Pakistan Cricket Players Responding to the Gaza issue?
Joining the solidarity movement were several other Pakistani players, including Iftikhar Ahmad, Usama Mir, Abid Ali, Kamran Akmal, Azhar Ali, Noman Ali, Amer Yamin, Wasim Junior, Sohail Tanveer, Muhammad Abbas, Faheem Ashraf, Sahibzada Farhan, and more. This collective stance sent a strong message of unity with Palestine and the people of Gaza. This is How are Pakistan Cricket Players Responding to the Gaza issue?
