PCB to write ICC for action against India over politicising cricket: Ehsan Mani

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani  Sunday said that PCB will approach the International Cricket Council (ICC) to seek action against the Indian cricket team for "politicising" the game by donning camouflage army caps during a recent match against Australia.

Mani revealed that PCB  will write a letter to the ICC to protest India's controversial  move, adding that the shoulder of cricket should not be used for politics. 

"The Indian cricket team did an inappropriate thing due to which their standard has fallen," siad PCB chief, adding  that the ICC has no misapprehensions about the fact that cricket should not be used for politics.

Recalling that the ICC had previously reprimanded South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir and banned England all-rounder Moeen Ali from wearing items with personal or political messages, Mani said the PCB wants the ICC to also take action against the Indian cricket board.

During their third One-Day International (ODI) match against Australia,  the Indian cricket team had worn camouflage caps  to support their army in war-like situation. The move was widely opposed by cricket lovers who believe that cricket is  for peace and harmony.

 Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had also called the ICC to take action against India for politicising the Gentleman's Game.

The PCB chief also said security officials from Australia and Bangladesh are visiting Karachi where the last matches of the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League are being held. They will find out through this event that "there are no threats in Pakistan."