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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Lancashire explain why they removed fan wearing Pakistan jersey at Old Trafford - it wasn't due to his T-shirt
Fans in the stands on day one of the fourth Test cricket match between India and England, at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, in Manchester. (PTI) Lancashire Cricket Club has issued an apology following an incident where a fan wearing a Pakistan cricket jersey was removed from Old Trafford Cricket Ground during the final day of the India-England Test match in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The club faced criticism after Farooq Nazar shared a video on social media showing security officials asking him to leave for refusing to cover his replica Pakistan ODI jersey. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The cricket club explained that the decision to remove Nazar was not solely based on his Pakistan cricket shirt but was influenced by previous tensions between fans at the ground. The club stated that Nazar was initially requested to cover his shirt and was later escorted out by police due to his behaviour towards the stewarding team. Lancashire Cricket Club provided context for their actions, citing a previous incident from Saturday where tensions arose between Indian and Pakistani supporters over the display of a Pakistan national flag. The situation was resolved when stewards asked the flag-bearers to put it away. "Firstly, we wish to make it clear that there was no intention to remove the individual simply for wearing a Pakistan cricket shirt," the club stated in their official response. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What's Really Going On in These 45 Unbelievable Photos? Click Here Undo "The approach taken was informed by an incident on Saturday, during which a group of supporters waved a Pakistan national flag, leading to tensions with nearby Indian fans. In that case, our stewards were able to de-escalate the situation by respectfully asking the individuals to put the flag away, which they did without hesitation." The club detailed their attempts to handle the situation with Nazar, explaining their safety-first approach. "In light of this context, our team adopted a precautionary, safety-first approach on Sunday. A stand supervisor politely asked the individual to cover his shirt in the interest of his own safety and to avoid any potential escalation. Despite several courteous requests from the supervisor and the response team, the individual repeatedly declined to comply. " The incident has drawn attention within the context of broader India-England relations. Lancashire Cricket Club has been actively working to attract Indian investment, with success evident in the Sanjiv Goenka-owned RPSG group's 70 percent stake in the Manchester Originals in the Hundred. The club has acknowledged the need for improvement in handling similar situations and has committed to reviewing its procedures. Lancashire's statement included an apology for "any upset and offence caused" by the incident. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
10 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Lancashire Apologizes For Removal Of Fan Who Wore Pakistan Jersey In IND-ENG Test
Last Updated: Lancashire cricket club apologized for removing Farooq Nazar during the India-England Test at Old Trafford. Nazar was asked to cover his Pakistan jersey to prevent tensions. The Lancashire cricket club, which owns and runs the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, has apologized for 'any upset and offence caused" over the removal of a fan during the final day of the India-England Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The fan, Farooq Nazar, had shared a video on social media depicting how he was asked to leave by security officials for refusing to cover his t-shirt — a replica of an old Pakistan ODI jersey. Lancashire, though, put some of the blame on Nazar. The club said in its statement that Nazar was initially asked to cover his t-shirt and was only escorted by the police 'due to unacceptable behaviour directed towards the stewarding team". It also said that asking Nazar to leave was less about the Pakistan shirt but more about preventing enmity and any kind of violence on the ground. 'Firstly, we wish to make it clear that there was no intention to remove the individual simply for wearing a Pakistan cricket shirt," the club said in a statement. 'The approach taken was informed by an incident on Saturday, during which a group of supporters waved a Pakistan national flag, leading to tensions with nearby Indian fans. In that case, our stewards were able to de-escalate the situation by respectfully asking the individuals to put the flag away, which they did without hesitation. 'In light of this context, our team adopted a precautionary, safety-first approach on Sunday. A stand supervisor politely asked the individual to cover his shirt in the interest of his own safety and to avoid any potential escalation. Despite several courteous requests from the supervisor and the response team, the individual repeatedly declined to comply." The club also said it'll 'review its procedures for handling similar situations in the future". The incident was naturally seen in the broader light of sour relations between India and England. Lancashire is trying to attract Indian investment in its county, and has been successful in it with the Sanjiv Goenka-owned RPSG group now holding a 70 percent stake in the Manchester Originals in the Hundred. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Express Tribune
Two killed over milk supply dispute
A milk shop owner allegedly killed two people, including the owner of a local dairy farm, for being refused milk supply on credit in the Shehzad Town area late on Tuesday. Police said that the suspect, identified as Yasir Gujar, the purported owner of Gujjar Milk Shop in Al-Habib Market (under Aabpara Police limits), allegedly opened fire on two men following a disagreement over credit-based milk deliveries. The victims, identified as Nazar and Sabir, were reportedly owners of a local cattle pen and had been supplying milk to Yasir for an extended period. Initial investigations indicated that on Tuesday night, Yasir Gujar visited the dairy to collect his routine supply of milk. However, he was informed that his outstanding balance had reached Rs1.5 million and that further supply would only be provided on a cash basis. This led to a heated argument, during which the suspect allegedly pulled out a firearm and fatally shot both men before fleeing the scene. The victims reportedly died at the spot. Their bodies were taken into custody and transported to a hospital for autopsy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Man beats sex worker to death and dumps body in drain, held
Ghaziabad: A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering a woman and then dumping her body in a roadside drain near NH-9 in Crossings Republik. After the severely decomposed body, wrapped in a bedsheet, was recovered on Monday afternoon, police scanned several CCTV camera feeds from nearby areas and zeroed in on a man on a blue scooter, who was allegedly seen crossing the spot. The rider had halted briefly near the spot and thrown something in the drain. ACP Wave City Priyashri Pal said cops traced the rider using the vehicle's registration number and arrested Nazar Mohammad of Sain Vihar. Police believe Nazar killed the woman, a sex worker, for her jewellery. During interrogation, Nazar claimed he had known the woman for several years, but had lost contact about four years ago. They recently reconnected, and on July 26, he invited the woman to his residence in Crossings Republik. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida When the woman walked in wearing jewellery worth an estimated Rs 5 lakh, Nazar planned to kill her. According to cops, the two consumed alcohol, after which the woman went to sleep. "Nazar then allegedly struck her on the head four times with bricks, killing her. He wrapped her body in a bedsheet and transported it on his scooter, eventually dumping it in a roadside drain near Neelam Dharam Kanta along NH-9." Knowing she lived alone and had no family around, he believed no one would report her missing, the ACP said. Nazar later sold a thick gold chain for Rs 93,000, used part of the money to make another chain, and kept a silver anklet and Rs 39,500, all of which were recovered during the arrest. He has been booked under BNS Section 103 (punishment for murder) at Crossings Republik police station.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
Man asked to cover Pakistan jersey during India vs England match at Old Trafford
Nazar also told the officials that the Indian fans around him have no problem with the jersey he was wearing. He eventually chose to leave the stadium instead of covering his shirt.
