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The PCB claims Suryakumar Yadav’s comments are “political,” although it remains to be clarified when exactly the complaint was filed.
ICC has sought an explanation from Suryakumar Yadav for his remarks. (AFP Photo)
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged an official complaint with the ICC against Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for expressing solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and dedicating his team’s victory to the Indian Armed Forces involved in Operation Sindoor. His comments were made after India’s Asia Cup Group A match against Pakistan on September 14.
The PCB claims Surya’s comments are “political”.
However, it’s unclear when exactly the PCB filed the complaint as it must occur within seven days of the said comment.
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Reports indicate that ICC match referee Richie Richardson has sought an explanation from Surya regarding his comments during the post-match presentation and press conference.
According to Dainik Jagran, after reviewing the reports and evidence, Richardson concluded that Surya’s remarks have damaged the image of the game, thus establishing the charges against him.
If the Indian captain denies the charges, an official hearing will be conducted, attended by Richardson, Suryakumar, and a representative from the PCB.
India have qualified for the final of the tournament following their 41-run win over Bangladesh on Wednesday night.
Naqvi Posts Cryptic CR7 Video
Meanwhile, adding fuel to the fire, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi posted a slow-motion video of Cristiano Ronaldo on ‘X’ on Wednesday.
In the video, the Portuguese legend gestures as if an aircraft suddenly crashed, something that Rauf indicated on-field during the arch-rivals’ clash last Sunday.
Naqvi is also the ‘Interior Minister’ of his country and is known for making provocative statements against India. In the video, Ronaldo might well be explaining how his direct free-kick dipped and entered the goal.
Whether the Indian team, now finalists of the Asia Cup, will share the dais with the ACC Chairman remains to be seen. The matter has not gone unnoticed by both BCCI and ICC officials.
Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital…Read More
Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital… Read More
September 25, 2025, 07:47 IST
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