ICC bans England cricketer from wearing 'Save Gaza' wristbands
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SOUTHAMPTON: England's Moeen Ali has been warned by world cricket chiefs not to wear wristbands declaring his support for the people of Gaza again during international matches.
But the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Ali would face no disciplinary action on this occasion after being warned about his future conduct by match referee David Boon, the former Australia batsman.
Worcestershire all-rounder Ali wore wristbands during the third Test match against India on Monday that read “Save Gaza” and “Free Palestine”, while batting during England's first innings at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.
The conflict in Gaza is entering its fourth week, with the Palestinian death toll passing the 1,100 mark and 56 people losing their lives on the Israeli side.
That prompted the ICC to say they were investigating the incident and a spokesman for the global governing body told AFP on Tuesday: “The ICC equipment and clothing regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match.
“Moeen Ali was told by the match referee that whilst he is free to express his views on such causes away from the cricket field, he is not permitted to wear the wristbands on the field of play and warned not to wear the bands again during an international match.“
The 27-year-old Ali, a Birmingham-born practising Muslim of Pakistani descent, was photographed recently helping raise funds for Gaza relief efforts in his home city in central England.
Ali's wristbands were only on public display for 42 minutes on Monday while he made 12 runs off 28 balls before he was caught off India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
On Monday, the England and Wales Cricket Board insisted they had no issues with Ali's conduct.
“As far as we are concerned, he has not committed any offence,” an ECB spokesman said, adding it was up to the ICC to decide what action, if any, Ali should face.
Meanwhile other cricketers expressed their support of Ali on Twitter.
“Absolutely love this! Well done Moeen bro! Keep showing your support! #Pray4Gaza” wrote former England cricketer Ajmal Shahzad.
“Good on brother mo! #prayforGaza” wrote Lancashire and former England bowler Kabir Ali, Moeen's cousin.
“We have always worn wristbands or ribbons when showing support 4an incident or raising awareness,we do it for animal rights too, y not humans," wrote former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood.
Other sports have also had to confront the issue of competitors making political, pro-Gaza protests.
On Friday, Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang was warned he risked being thrown out of the Commonwealth Games if he repeated wearing gloves bearing the message “Save Gaza”.
Awang could have been ejected from the 2014 Glasgow Games after wearing the gloves in competition on Thursday.
Instead the 26-year-old was given a reprimand and warned not to wear them again.
Though Awang insisted his message was “humanitarian” rather than politically-charged, he issued an apology.
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Jul 29, 2014 11:46am
Bravo!!! the true Pakistani spirit never fades away even if you become a british citizen.
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Jul 29, 2014 12:26pm
This is what happens if you give freedom and opportunity where it is not deserving....in their land, they will maim and kill people who do not believe in what they believe, but have no shame in doing things that hurt the sentiment of the majority or go against the govt policy. It is their birthright to overrule where they are majority and rebel where they are in minority..if even questioned why they are rebelling they will play the sympathy card and cry hoarse about minority rights....the duplicity is appalling...the world will get tired of this...
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Jul 29, 2014 12:37pm
Really?
Dear "civilized world' !
Where is freedom of speech and expression? there is nothing wrong in wearing these bands. they are not abusing anyone, they are not demeaning anyone!!! just an expression of solidarity. please don't make a fuss about this !!!
Thanks
From a very uncivilized world !
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Jul 29, 2014 12:44pm
Won many a hearts in Pakistan. Hope to see you in the English colours for a long time.
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Jul 29, 2014 12:46pm
Much as I support the cause, Moeen Ali should have desisted from this PDA. Hopefully ICC will overlook this one discretion and let him off with a slap on the wrist - which is more than one can expect for cricketers of South Asian descent (unless they play for Eng/ Aus/ SA, of course).
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Jul 29, 2014 01:10pm
This guy is dragging political matter to sports . He brings bad name to cricket . But most important is his team mates doesn't wear this and he will be isolated very soon .
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Jul 29, 2014 01:11pm
Why is there a need to even investigate !!!
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Jul 29, 2014 01:12pm
Murders and atrocities are being committed at Gaza by the hands of Israel and world is still thinking about being apolitical . Humanity , we have ashamed you again.
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Jul 29, 2014 01:46pm
Bravo! You made your point!
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Jul 29, 2014 01:52pm
Well done M. Ali for being so brave. I am so surprised that more of his fellow players did not come to his defence because DO NOT let anyone tell you that this is about religion or politics because as for now REAL CHILDREN,WOMEN,ELDERLY ARE BEING KILLED. You can do your politics later but please STOP this killing it's not in Israel's interest or the Jews or any of us as we are all losers in this game. Live and let live. PEACE FOR ALL.
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Jul 29, 2014 01:54pm
Shame on you for politicizing cricket
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Jul 29, 2014 02:13pm
@Siddharth Why is there a problem with it????
I remember last time, West spoke of Freedom of Expression
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Jul 29, 2014 02:33pm
ICC must refrain to take any action against any cricketer for wearing wristband for support of human beings. The Israelis are striking in civilian populations and so many innocent people have lost their lives and properties. We muslim world must condemn the babaric acts by Israel.
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Jul 29, 2014 02:34pm
@Siddharth Not tru Pakistani spirit it is the Islam which can not be changed becoming any citizen.
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Jul 29, 2014 02:43pm
One should always follow what the rules' book say. Surely, his intentions were right, but the forum was inappropriate. Similar display of empathy could be very subjective and might show disrespect towards other faiths, religion, culture etc. On the playing field one should only concentrate on the game.
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Jul 29, 2014 02:52pm
@s Who are you talking about and what do you mean? Be clear and tell us who you are. You are a keyboard warrior obviously but from where?
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Jul 29, 2014 03:02pm
@IrfanUK is the Hamas rocket aimed only at military targets?? please clarify
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Jul 29, 2014 03:02pm
He is not condemning anyone. Guilty will speak first.
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Jul 29, 2014 03:07pm
Moeen Ali by using armband showing FREE PALESTINE was performing his humanly duties, which every civilized person should be doing. For this he should be complimented.
If I was Moeen Ali, I would have put a banner, Cancel Balfour Declaration and FREE PALESTINE.
By the way Balfour Declaration is a British product, which resulted in the creation of Zionist Israel for white Jews of Europe on a Palestinian/Asian Land.
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Jul 29, 2014 03:16pm
If "Free Tibet" can be worn as a slogan by professionals, sportspersons, activists, I don't see why "Free Palestine" cannot. The latter is, under what can only be termed at this point, as genocide.
Good on you, Moeen. However, it should not be seen through a religious lens, and should be seen for what it really is. A human being standing up for other human beings. Let's see how many other sportspersons have the courage to do the same.
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Jul 29, 2014 03:32pm
Now I don't like Indians lecturing on mixing politics with sports. If Pakistan played regular tests with India in 90s Sachins average would have been in single digit. Lol heck their crowd even cries and on numerous occasions interrupted the match when india was steamrolled on the pitch by Pakistan. But due to their petty politics they survived humiliation.
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Jul 29, 2014 03:53pm
@itrat Same can be said about murders and atrocities committed against minorities in Pakistan. Can't to count the number of casualities in Iraq and Syria and compare them with Gaza.
He is just another Mulla trained cheapskate.
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Jul 29, 2014 03:58pm
@hawk but why on playground. Leave the game and nobody shall stop him on wearing this so called freedom of expression.
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Jul 29, 2014 04:26pm
if the pakistani players wear 'NO Blasphemy law in Pakistan', then it will be the spirit. Showing support for a cause knowing very well that your life will be safeguarded by non-muslims in a non-muslim land, it is plain exploitation for freedom of expression only for the muslim clause. This player is dangerous to humanity.
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Jul 29, 2014 04:29pm
why bring politics into sports?
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Jul 29, 2014 04:29pm
@yasir Kiddo, your guys have just burnt some kids to defend your religion. Go and burn some more, and then talk about secularism which is much superior than the religion of violence ie. Islam.
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Jul 29, 2014 04:31pm
@Logic this aint politics.. U so called social animal
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Jul 29, 2014 04:37pm
@yasir lol Sachin played regularly during 90's with pakistan and scored lots of runs.looks like you had education in madrassa and hence your knowledge is less and more fake.
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Jul 29, 2014 04:49pm
Will Pakistanis tolerate a Yousuf Youhana or Danish kataria wear a wrist band condemning blasphemy law and victimization of minorities in Pakistan? He is motivated by religion, not humanity and is vitiating the sporting environment.
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Jul 29, 2014 05:03pm
@Logic
shame on you to SAY KILLING OF PEOPLE is POLITICS.
Its not politics but humanity..
Its not new.. example cricketers wear read ribbons for HIV and cancer awareness!
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Jul 29, 2014 05:03pm
@s .. yeah true.. We shall see if someone bombard your home kill ur family and then even stop you from protesting. We are free human not slaves.
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Jul 29, 2014 05:04pm
Its very strange that people confuse HUMANITY with politics or religion..
Its absolutely right to create awareness about saving lives of innocents..the same way
ITS NOT NEW.. teams have been using RED RIBBONS in support for awareness of breast cancer and HIV aids.
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Jul 29, 2014 05:07pm
@Logic
Its not politics.. ITS about humanity
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Jul 29, 2014 05:15pm
First treat Palestinians as Humans because if you do that you would find that human beings are abused all over the world. Read the following news item:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2014/07/china-bans-ramadan-fasting-muslim-province-20147371648541558.html
Muslims leech on American citizenship like a lover who has found his lost love. They stop thinking about the atrocities committed by the Israelis when getting American citizenship. A country which according to the Muslims is controlled by the Jews. They will move heaven and earth to get an American visa.
Surrender your passport and after that your diatribe will make sense. A beggar cannot be a chooser.
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Jul 29, 2014 05:17pm
I don't think DAWN will have the guts to publish my comment...but, I think the proper response by the rest of England team, spectators and the Indian team would be to get the "Save Ahmadiyas" arm/wrist bands and wear them in the next match.
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Jul 29, 2014 05:17pm
Except Iran and Qatar, no country wants to support Hamas, which is entirely responsible for the situation in Gaza strip.
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Jul 29, 2014 05:29pm
Moeen Ali. I salute you.
From Gaza
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Jul 29, 2014 05:31pm
@mimi sur . Murder, genocide, devastation, blockade. This is not politics. This is humans issue.
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Jul 29, 2014 05:42pm
@jayshankar No. But Israeli rackets are? Whats your point? When you are under occupation, it is normal to defend. What if your country was under occupation and you fought back? Twisted logic at play here.
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Jul 29, 2014 05:43pm
@Indian I do not speak for all Pakistanis, but many Pakistanis, including me, are against any kind of persecution, political or otherwise.
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Jul 29, 2014 05:55pm
@Siddharth " Pakistani spirit never fades away even if you become a british citizen."
--> Oh yes, the "caretakers of faith" in the citadel of the pure. No wonder all others closer to where the faith actually originated, shun them.
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Jul 29, 2014 06:10pm
@peace Will Israelis like it ? They will hate the game(if anyone there watches cricket). Sports must be separated from this. He can wear it in off-time, not on the field.
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Jul 29, 2014 06:20pm
@Indian yes we will but will never elect a bigot to power.
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Jul 29, 2014 06:42pm
@itrat
Where does your humanity goes when non-Muslims are killed. No Muslim country condemns it.
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Jul 29, 2014 06:44pm
You will never see this guy wearing a save tibet wristband. That exposes the motivation of such people.
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Jul 29, 2014 06:45pm
Bravo Moen Ali. Great work even when you were not allowed to wear the wristband even then you conveyed your message good enough for many around the world.
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Jul 29, 2014 07:18pm
How would you treat a Jew in Pakistan wearing a wrist band calling for support for Israel?
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Jul 29, 2014 07:22pm
May be ICC should allow "Love for All, Hatred for None". That's pretty neutral but carries a potent message,
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Jul 29, 2014 07:57pm
@s
I think what the world is tired of is the continuous murder of the Palestinians
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Jul 29, 2014 08:06pm
Will he wear a save ahmadi band?
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Jul 29, 2014 08:06pm
@s ....Well said. You summed it up the best.
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Jul 29, 2014 08:15pm
@Dixit whats the problem on the ground even? the world is full of hypocrites. those shout most about freedom of everything are the least bothered ones. the most so called "civilized" world is the most with restrictions!
and it is nothing political..nothing !! its totally humane !
if anybody from the "white color" would have wore some band he wont be criticized in this way! its for sure.
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Jul 29, 2014 08:19pm
@art why one should ever support Israel? Israel has invaded the land not the Palestinians. Israelis are killing not the Palestinians.
why on the earth one should support the baby killers? the murderers? its like supporting the Serbs for Srebrenica massacre ?? or ISIS for killing people in Iraq/Syria?
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Jul 29, 2014 08:24pm
@IrfanUK
How come you do not feel so bad about killing women and children in Pakistan ?
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Jul 29, 2014 08:30pm
@DrImran All the missiles that you have named today are the names of people who did exactly that...when you are proud of one , you condemn the other...Hypocrisy at its best....
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Jul 29, 2014 08:42pm
Thank you for the awesome gesture Moeen. May you have a very long and prosperous life.
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Jul 29, 2014 08:45pm
Mr. Ali you are the winner!
By banning this it is ICC that is 'wearing' the band in support of the criminal settlers - the Israelis.
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Jul 29, 2014 09:02pm
@Anarchist : Isreal made it clear that it will continue assault as long as Hamas stops firing rockets and Pak media does not cover about the hundreds of rockets that Hamas fires on a daily basis. Try to get news from both sides and then make judgement. Peace.
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Jul 29, 2014 09:07pm
So much for freedom of expression, the double standards of a corrupt and inept organisation - working on government orders I believe!
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Jul 29, 2014 09:11pm
Icc all right to fix but no right to express ur opinion
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Jul 29, 2014 09:24pm
@art ... Israel is a terrorist and apartheid State, I am sure you must be sleeping through all the reports coming in from Gaza.
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Jul 29, 2014 09:45pm
@jen OMG...you should change your name to unfair and unbalanced. This player is "dangerous to humanity" for wearing a wrist band while Israel is the land of chosen people and has the right to defend itself against unarmed civilians using F-16s? You are only kidding yourself:)
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Jul 29, 2014 10:06pm
@hawk what would you say if the entire English team where to display in support of Israel?
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Jul 29, 2014 10:09pm
Where is the democratic voice of the people England? LOL this is the biggest irony ever.
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Jul 29, 2014 10:18pm
@Shaikh West also spoke of No Mix up of religion, Politics and War???
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Jul 29, 2014 10:18pm
@Nasser; ICC double standard is completely understandable, players are allowed to wear the black band on the arm to mourn or protest the event, but the text on the wrist band is no no!
Wondering Pakistan team should wear the black band showing the solidarity with Gaza peoples.
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Jul 29, 2014 10:25pm
Well said Azhar
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Jul 29, 2014 11:12pm
Smart move! Welldone
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Jul 29, 2014 11:47pm
@Siddharth : It's not about being Pakistani, it's about being human and muslim. Just as being human has no association with any country, similarly being muslim is also beyond borders.
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Jul 29, 2014 11:49pm
@Anarchist
Yet you do nothing about it.
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Jul 29, 2014 11:52pm
The question is, who on earth is offended by a call to humanity?? and why? I think it's a freedom of expression and has nothing to do with politics. The fact is ICC itself is politicizing and making issue out of a non-issue.
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Jul 30, 2014 12:32am
@hawk Freedom of Expression, yes, but within bounds and at the right time at the right place. Freedom of Expression doesn't mean you can shout "FIRE!" in a theater. You must first understand what freedom of expression means before demanding it.
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Jul 30, 2014 12:36am
Why isn't he raising money for Syria. After all more than 1.5 lakh people have been killed there (ofcourse killed by Muslims) and not Jews. May be it's not a just or worthy enough cause.
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Jul 30, 2014 12:45am
@mimi sur ...Well Said!!!
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Jul 30, 2014 12:46am
@Siddharth He is British Born and UK citizen.All Ali's are not Pakistani!
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Jul 30, 2014 12:47am
@Shaikh ....Hain? Lets Ahmadi's, Christian's wear wristbands also what they are going through in Pakistan. I bet you will never like it.
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Jul 30, 2014 12:56am
He should have been sacked for failing to live up to the spirit of the game, when it clearly says :
"The ICC equipment and clothing regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match."
If he is so eager , he can go and join ISIL or Hamas.
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Jul 30, 2014 01:11am
I think you did not read the article, He is British Citizen by birth.
I bet no pakistani plyaer has guts to do that.
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Jul 30, 2014 01:15am
@Shaikh But not on ground? For you biting cricket ball ( afridi) , is form of expression too.
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Jul 30, 2014 01:17am
@Shubs YOu are right, but there is no record of him wearing any other kind for any other cause forget about any other community.
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Jul 30, 2014 01:20am
What kind of humanity is that to show solidarity for people because they are muslims?
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Jul 30, 2014 01:22am
To all Indians who for some odd reasons r against Palistine as if its a Pakistani state..think beyond religion and u will realize kids r dying or parents r dying ..put ur kids at their place...anyway..bringing politices.....?? Why did India stopped Pakistani players after 26/11...its not like players were involved...and what about gambir's comment after world cup semi final against Pakistan
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Jul 30, 2014 01:44am
I wish any Pakistani wear a band saying " I condemn killings of Ahmedis", " I condemn killings of Hazars", "I condemn forceful conversion of Hindu girls"... the list goes on
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Jul 30, 2014 01:52am
What a big joke by the spineless ICC?
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Jul 30, 2014 02:08am
ICC aka indian cricket council.
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Jul 30, 2014 02:14am
@ALI Well they hate palestine because in it they see the reflection of kashmir. If they support palestine then how would they justify their own occupation.
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Jul 30, 2014 02:35am
Question from all those Indians who are saying, politics should be separated from sports. Why India refused toplay with Pakistan after Mumbai incident?
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Jul 30, 2014 02:41am
London or Londonisthan?
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Jul 30, 2014 02:44am
@ALI , they have no answer for your question, why India stop playing Pakistan after Mumbai incident. They think they are always right.
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Jul 30, 2014 02:47am
Is it just a coincident that an overwhelming majority of hindus are sympathetic to Israel's stance??
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Jul 30, 2014 03:07am
@Nadeem Terrorism is not politics. I recall England cricket team was touring in November2008 when Mumbai terror attacks took place and they refused to continue the tour and went back to England. They came back after much persuasion to complete tour. If attacks can put a pause on cricket between India and England why not between India and Pakistan? No country is touring Pakistan after attack on Sri Lankan cricket team, is that because of Politics or terrorism ? Know the distinction between terrorism and politics.
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Jul 30, 2014 03:08am
@Nadeem
killing of 166 people is just an incident for you ????
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Jul 30, 2014 03:35am
Why the focus on Gaza? A problem much bigger and worse is occuring in Syria and Iraq and there is silence.
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Jul 30, 2014 04:13am
@Nadeem
When did India stop playing against Pakistan??? Didn't India and Pakistan play in champions trophy? What you probably mean is why did India stopped playing IN Pakistan. Well , reason are best known to you guys. After attack on Sri Lankan team and the situation in Pakistan, no country can risk its premium players to go play in Pakistan.
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Jul 30, 2014 04:45am
@someone .india stopped playing Pakistsn in bilaterals when they were being thrashed by wasim and company. Kapil dev made the suggestion based on his kashmir visit, but that was always an excuse as the head to head between the two teams show. Wasim who now works in India said at the time that indians were clearly afraid.
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Jul 30, 2014 04:49am
So if I had said , full support for Israel and death to Hammas. Then I would have been cheered by ICC.
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Jul 30, 2014 05:26am
@s
what about the rights of minorities in ur country?
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Jul 30, 2014 06:01am
They should wear save Ahmediya wristbands.
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Jul 30, 2014 06:09am
He is so unprofessional...
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Jul 30, 2014 06:11am
@Rafique Khan then try saving people from ISIS atrocities. 1000 died in last 5 days alone
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Jul 30, 2014 06:21am
@Siddharth
One cannot change once habit where ever they go.
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Jul 30, 2014 06:24am
@Rafique Khan
That's why you guys suffering the most.
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Jul 30, 2014 06:25am
@Shaikh
First you practice in your own home. Look who is preaching about freedom of expression. Give that to your minorities first.
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Jul 30, 2014 06:35am
Christians and Jews living together = NO PROBLEM Christians and Buddhist living together = NO PROBLEM Jews and Buddhist living together = NO PROBLEM Christians and Hindus living together = NO PROBLEM Jews and Hindus living together = NO PROBLEM Christians, Jews, Hindus, Atheists living together = NO PROBLEM Muslims and Christians living together = BIG PROBLEM Muslims and Jews living together = BIG PROBLEM Muslims and Hindus living together = BIG PROBLEM Muslims and Buddhists living together = BIG PROBLEM Muslims and Muslims living together = BIG PROBLEM Do you see the problem or do I have to make a drawing?
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Jul 30, 2014 07:00am
If one can raise their voice for the victims of 9/11 ad nauseum than why the heck not can the same apply to Gaza?
Just because you don't perceived them the other as an enemy doesn't mean the other should adhere to your persuasions.
To those who comment for heavens sake stop comparing Britain and co to Nation states where such rights are not present as those states rightly or wrongly do not place themselves on the same mantle. You practise what you preach and that is just the way the world is.
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Jul 30, 2014 07:05am
@mimi sur Shame on you its not a political matter this is a human matter,when you wear Pepsi or coca cola slogan on your shirts this is an expression of some sort,isn't it? If a person can express his likeness to some product,why not disliking of brutality, I think ICC is full of crape or Zionist are taking over the game of cricket too.
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Jul 30, 2014 07:06am
I would like to see one muslim cricketer from pakistan or any other country wear a "save Ahmadiyas" bracelet. These are just double standards.
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Jul 30, 2014 07:27am
@hawk Freedom of speech very much there, bro, only don't do it when playing cricket. How about the freedom of speech and expression for Ahmadis in your country, where your co religionists just killed three of them? Who will protect their right, definitely not your police going by the video posted elsewhere in this paper?
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Jul 30, 2014 07:31am
Shame on ICC headed by we know who...?
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Jul 30, 2014 07:31am
@Sagar they won't say a word on that because they think only western countries have the obligation for human basic rights
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Jul 30, 2014 07:33am
@Athiest they don't understand that well explained
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Jul 30, 2014 07:36am
@fida sayani So is partition. You want to annul that too?
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Jul 30, 2014 07:41am
@Anarchist Then ask your cricketers to wear arm bands saying "Save Ahmedis from persecution" while playing their next match and how many will comply. BTW be anonymous as I do not want you to be killed for asking them to do that.
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Jul 30, 2014 07:48am
How about a "Save the minorities in Pakistan" arm-band? But of course Pakistani lives mean nothing.
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Jul 30, 2014 08:28am
@Imran I don't think it matters but if you still care I'm from Karachi and Totally agree with @s because one doesn't need to look for to see the atrocity being done by majority Sunnis towards minorities in pakistan. Case and point: members ofahmadiya set ablaze that including minors in gujranwal or the Christian busting in Lahore! But I guess we can kill minorities but no one shall touch a Muslim kid in another country because it is considered attack on Islam. A very sad day for the land of the pure!
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Jul 30, 2014 08:31am
@fida sayani isn't Pakistan also created by British designs ....
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Jul 30, 2014 09:21am
See we are all humans and fighting against each other because we are from different religion. Religion divides people and politics take advantages of this.
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Jul 30, 2014 09:25am
@yasir don't remember Pakistan being top ranked team then! Or ever as a matter of fact.
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Jul 30, 2014 09:44am
@Shaikh Freedom of expression? My question ....would you allow anyone to wear a head band with Salman Rushdie zindabad written on it...and can you allow this person to roam freely in Pakistan.
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Jul 30, 2014 09:49am
@ALI So you finally found an escape route to all the discussion in the world. Drag Hindus and india into any discussion....link them somehow .....and leave the rest to your country men to build on that.
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Jul 30, 2014 10:24am
@Nasser Pakistanis must show their displeasure towards this unfair decision by the ICC by quitting the ICC.
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Jul 30, 2014 10:28am
@Nadeem No chance of that even now.
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Jul 30, 2014 11:02am
@Sudhakar Dawn offers freedom of speech, please dont abuse it. There is nothing wrong in your comment suggesting the Indian team to wear "save Ahmedis" wrist bands. But then what if their Pakistani counterparts start wearing "Stop Rape in India" wrist bands ? Eye for an eye will make the whole world blind. This guy has been warned by ICC and thats good enough. Take your anti-Pakistani venom to a different forum please ...
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Jul 30, 2014 11:18am
Proud of you Moeen. Your courage is inspiring
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Jul 30, 2014 11:26am
@s This is the logic Israel uses to grab more and more of Palestinian land. Most of the actions after the 9/11 incident are going against Muslims. I am sure such comments are made by someone who is most probably a non Muslim and possibly an Indian. Most of the thumbs up are also given by non Pakistani people. I am sure most of Pakistani people feel pain in their hearts because of events in Gaza. Personally, I would listen to the rules and regulations when it comes to making my protest known when I am in a certain discipline (sports discipline and cricket board rules in this case).
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Jul 30, 2014 11:40am
@Debbie
Read books on JINNAH written by Jaswant Singh, Parakash Almeada and Ajeet Jawed, all Jndian nationals. It was mainly created thanks to Indian Congress Party lead by Nehru and ably supported by Gandhi and Patel, both from Indian state of Gujarat just like Modi.
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Jul 30, 2014 12:30pm
@IrfanUK How about an arm band to save the Shia's in Iraq and Syria?
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Jul 30, 2014 02:02pm
@itrat innocent people are getting killed in Pakistan in the name of religion everyday. You call it humanity.
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Jul 30, 2014 02:45pm
@itrat But Israel does not kill Shias and ahmedis, you do.
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Jul 30, 2014 02:47pm
@Indian Nothing motivates a Muslim more than his religion. Give him no food, no shelter,no problem, but there must be a mosque.
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Jul 30, 2014 02:49pm
@Shaukat Is the 'human matter' restricted to Muslims only?
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Jul 30, 2014 02:52pm
@Nathan When Muslims kill other Muslims, it is no problem.
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Jul 30, 2014 06:10pm
@s Get your facts right buddy Palestinians are not a minority in Israel they are living in their own land under Israeli occupation.
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Jul 30, 2014 06:27pm
@asad
Actually you guys imagine lot of things and think they are for fact. If India had decided to stop playing a bi lateral series with a team because of fear of thrashing, then India would have had just played with teams like Kenya and UAE and not SA, Australia, Sri Lanka etc. As far as statements from Pakistani cricketers, well truth and honesty in not the best of their virtue so I don't think I would comment on that.
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Jul 30, 2014 08:46pm
@rahul No he didn't. india didn't play pak using diplomatic excuses. Sachin never faced Akram and Waqar when they were at their peak.
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Jul 30, 2014 09:42pm
@Ranganath we won't say anything it's their views and thoughts we caant change that or even try to force them to change it.What israiel is doing wrong it's not about Pakistan and you Indians should take 2 days of vication since you have been celebrating 67 years of hating Pakistan day. It's about being human stopp being heartless stop supporting israiel but your an indian in your eyes it's always about Pakistan you guys are obsessed and must understand Pakistan will remain in this world if you like it or not how about your Indians Muslim wears a wrist band saying save kashmiries ? Guess what you guys will cut his head .like you did when Pakistan defeated you in Asia cup you couldn't take it and killed innocent kashmiris why you worried about ahmadis all of a sudden you guys didn't even know that sect exsisted unless your media started showing it . Indians your such fragile creatures
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Jul 30, 2014 10:35pm
@Harjot, Israeli attack on Gaza is not even terrorismx it's BARBARIC ACT, you Indians are not going to understand.
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Jul 30, 2014 11:16pm
To all the closet Muslim haters Indians, please vent your racism in your own bulletin boards you are not welcome here. we are very well aware of your mentality.
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Jul 30, 2014 11:18pm
@Nadeem Indians do not like terrorism, no matter how you describe killing innocent people.
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Jul 30, 2014 11:20pm
@Abdul Good riddance. That way PCB will die as it has no money. Mr.Najam Sethi did his best to avoid that situation.
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Jul 31, 2014 01:09am
@raj maybe you were a kid back then
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Jul 31, 2014 02:23am
Why ICC is concerned about him wearing the wrist band.
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Jul 31, 2014 09:20am
you can make anything political if you want.I don't like adidas on his trouser.Because ,I think it is political.And it is not difficult to prove it,if I hire good attorney.Why Media becomes so sensitive,when it comes to israel.This does not mean I support the ideas of this particular cricketer.In fact ,I may not agree with his ideas.But ,I don't agree with this idea that he should not be able to express his feelings,just because one particular country is involved in it.It just because the powerful media is behind this country.
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Jul 31, 2014 11:09am
He was only selected for his beard. Diversity and guilt at its best.
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Jul 31, 2014 11:29am
@Nak... Are you sure Indians are Muslim haters?? See all Bollywood Khans, Muslim festivals in India, Muslims in sports including Pakistani Cricketers, Muslim musicians in India and elsewhere... are you sure Indians hate them all since they are Muslim?? Pls. don't paint the whole country by same colors due to unforgiving actions of few people. We like people due to their actions and work irrespective of religion/color/language.
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Jul 31, 2014 12:55pm
So many 'pro justice' Pakistanis supporting Mooen Ali's on field political antics. It just makes me wonder what if some cricketer would've worn a band saying stop the violence and murdering of Ahmadis in Pakistan? I'm sure the free media supporters and free speech activists would've gone bonkers! A country of hypocrites! Shouldn't claim anything.. Pakistan's stance can be easily changed through a little media effort and some money..
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Jul 31, 2014 01:47pm
Muslims as a whole are very much conservative and orthodox..
Muslims are in conflict with all and with themselves.
Muslims are very aggresive and war mongering..
Muslims feel very much concerned about only one thing that is Islam and their way of life..
Because muslims feel insecure in their own countires they dont know to trust others..
please practice your faith with dignity..
Its one religion which is clearly becoming hindrance to world peace and humanity as a whole.
Hope that general peace loving muslims practice Islam to get peace of mind and connect with God when they need the spiritual thing the most..
Dont always think about Jihad..
I got a feeling that if muslims dont learn from their mistakes, then they will be wiped off from this world fighting with each other nd fellow Islamists.
only muslims of India, Indonesia and Malsysia will survive..
Take my word....
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Jul 31, 2014 01:55pm
The wearing of wristbands was not a violation to the ECP rules then why is ICC not feeling well in humantarian acts being taken a man who cares for the victims of Gaza.
ICC is favoring the USA and Israel the killers of innocent human in the world.
MAY ALLAH SAVE GAZA FROM ALL THESE JEWISHES!
SAY IT NOW TO ALL!
SAVE GAZA.
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Jul 31, 2014 04:03pm
I think he must retire from cricket and start war against israel.
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Jul 31, 2014 04:05pm
@Indian Rightly said completely agree with you. "IS HAMAM MEIN SAB NANGEY HAI"
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Jul 31, 2014 11:08pm
He should he worn save Israel
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Aug 01, 2014 02:17am
Let's ware a black band; you will not break any ICC rules and people will know the message.
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Aug 01, 2014 03:38am
The biggest OCCUPIERS of others lands after the English have been the Arabs. Pakistan from the Hindu point of view is all OCCUPIED land. Why does he not protest this occupation or the MILLIONS killed by the Jihadis around the world? In Palestine it is the Arabs that occupied Jewish lands and took their holy sites.
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Aug 01, 2014 04:11pm
@santhosh Ameen.
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Aug 01, 2014 04:14pm
@yasir Misplaced mind giving misplaced comments with misplaced logic. Says a lot about you buddy. No wonder we all are going back to stone age and than we all can sing yehhhhhhh kahaaaan aa gayye hummmmmmmmmmm
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Aug 01, 2014 04:16pm
@jen You said it lady. You said ittttttt.
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Aug 01, 2014 04:20pm
@khan ...the same way PCB is concerned about bringing in religion in Cricket
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