The decision to cover the portrait of Imran Khan in CCI was taken after the terror attack in Pulwama.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (File Photo: AFP)
The Pakistan Cricket Board said on Sunday covering the photograph of former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan, who is currently the Prime Minister of that country, in India was “regrettable”. It also said they would take the issue of removal of pictures of Pakistan’s former players at a couple of venues in India to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during an ICC meeting next month.
Speaking about the issue, PCB’s Managing Director Wasim Khan said sports had always played a key role in defusing political tensions. The International Cricket Council (ICC) meet is scheduled to be held in Dubai next month.
“We have always believed and emphasised that sports and politics should be kept separate. History tells us that sports, particularly cricket, have always played a key role in building bridges between people and countries,” Wasim Khan said in the statement.
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“Covering or removing portrait of former Pakistan cricket captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan and other legendary cricketers from one of the most historic cricket clubs and venues are highly regrettable actions,” Khan added.
The decision to cover the portrait of Imran Khan in the Cricket Club of India (CCI) was taken after the terror attack in Pulwama. The Punjab Cricket Association (PAC) has also removed photographs of Pakistani cricketers from various points inside the Mohali stadium.
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