Salman Butt, a former Pakistan captain, is perplexed by the uproar in Bangladesh. Over the Pakistan team’s decision to display the national flag during a practice session in Mirpur. Butt argued that the topic is utterly unimportant and that it isn’t even close to being contentious.
After fans of the host country challenged Pakistan’s intention to fly their national flag during practice, a tremendous commotion developed in Bangladesh. The move has been described as a “political message” ahead of Bangladesh’s golden jubilee festivities.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly requested formal permission from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to fly the Pakistani flag during practice sessions.
“What issue is this? Where did this come from? It is so irrelevant. I can’t understand how a mind can think of something like thisisThe former Pakistan further pointed out that displaying the flag is something very normal in cricket. Butt stated:
“There are flags are on players’ helmets. Even bat grips of certain cricketers have colors of the flag of their country. I really don’t know what to say about this.” he added
Interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq instituted the practice of raising Pakistan’s flag during training sessions. During the T20 World Cup, the practice was also in force.
Azeem Rafiq
Azeem Rafiq, a Pakistan-born English cricketer.
He has gotten a lot of appreciation for speaking out against racism at his former club, Yorkshire. Butt, on the other hand, was surprised that the cricketer took so long to speak up.
“Racism does exist but it is strange that he has raised the issue after so many years. If Michael Vaughan told him about there being “too many Asians”, he should have given it back then and there. It (racist comments being made) happens here on a regular basis. It happens in India and Pakistan as well.” He opined
Rafiq tendered an apology for anti-Semitic remarks he made in 2011 on Thursday, in an ironic turn of events. He apologized to the Jewish community and everyone. Who was affected by his statement, saying he is “very angry” with himself.
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