Wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan, has not only made headlines for his match-winning innings but also for his recent tweet in support of Gaza.
Earlier this week, the right-handed batter scored an unbeaten century against Sri Lanka to lead Pakistan in a historic runs chase in the 2023 World Cup.
After the Men in Green secured a six-wicket victory, the Peshawar-born cricketer dedicated his phenomenal performance to the people of Gaza in Palestine.
“This was for our brothers and sisters in Gaza. Happy to contribute to the win. Credits to the whole team and especially Abdullah Shafique,” Rizwan wrote.
Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta took the matter to the ICC and reminded them of when they forced Dhoni to remove the Army insignia from his gloves in 2019.
“Is this allowed? I remember Dhoni was asked to remove the Army insignia from his gloves during the World Cup 2019,” Vikrant Gupta wrote on Twitter.
Hours later, Vikrant Gupta retweeted the same message and said that the cricketing authority has nothing to do with the off-field activities of any cricketer.
“ICC says it is from outside the field of play, not within their domain. Up to the individual and his cricket board,” Indian sports journalist retweeted.
However, cricket fans around the world responded harshly to the unethical tweet from Vikrant Gupta. Here are some social media reactions from cricket fans.
What happened to cricket diplomacy Vikrant? https://t.co/gjc2U5F5Jf pic.twitter.com/7HpX6X7Aew
— 𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒏 (@hi__hassan) October 11, 2023
Rizwan dedicated his win to the people of Gaza, and I see absolutely nothing wrong with that. And should we really be having this discussion post BLM, Vikrant Bhai? Colin Kaepernick, anyone? https://t.co/N9eYCM5gkn
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) October 11, 2023
Talk about hypocrisy? https://t.co/RnqqJg8cVW pic.twitter.com/lTtD6uR3Og
— PSL Memes (@PSLMemesWalay) October 11, 2023
Where is religion or politics in Rizwan’s tweet? He simply tweeted and dedicated his performance to the people of Gaza for whatever they are going through. He did not mention anything about any political affiliation. Get a life Vikrant, you can do better! https://t.co/RnqqJg8cVW
— PSL Memes (@PSLMemesWalay) October 11, 2023
Meanwhile Vikrant gupta on fb pages 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/7UROxd8jJE
— Shizza~♡ (@shizzapizzaa) October 11, 2023
Vikrant g agar @iMRizwanPak nay religious post Kiya Hain ( Jo Kay wo humanity Kay thor per Kiya tha) tho phir @ICC NeY ye q allow Kiya tha ?
/Q DOUBLE STANDARD/ #BlackLivesMatter but I think #palastine are insects as you think 🤔 🙏 #INDvsPAK https://t.co/fFVUPhHJ6c pic.twitter.com/BYIEufVCGk— Peaceful Islam ❤️🫂 (@Muhammad3260) October 12, 2023
