In a heartwarming display of solidarity, Pakistan’s cricket stars have rallied behind the oppressed Palestinians, using their platform to raise awareness and show support for their cause. Several members of the Pakistan cricket team, along with former captain Azhar Ali, have taken to social media to post Palestinian flags, sending a powerful message that transcends borders.
☮️ ☮️ ☮️ ☮️ pic.twitter.com/r8E31Jsfya— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) October 18, 2023
Leading this inspiring gesture were prominent players such as Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, and Iftikhar Ahmed, who all proudly displayed the Palestinian flag on their social media accounts. Notably, even cricketers engaged in domestic matches joined this symbolic movement, further amplifying the message of solidarity.
🤲🤲🤲🤲 pic.twitter.com/2hH4Gjmyhn— Muhammad Nawaz (@mnawaz94) October 18, 2023☮️ 🤲🏻💔🥺 pic.twitter.com/uVh2QWtcJF— Iftikhar Ahmad (@IftiMania) October 18, 2023
Azhar Ali, a respected figure in Pakistan’s cricketing history, shared a picture of the Palestinian flag on his X account (formerly Twitter), contributing to the global outpouring of support for the Palestinian cause.
🤲🤲🤲 pic.twitter.com/3tdapj8S7j— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) October 18, 2023
As the world unites in acknowledging the suffering of the Palestinian people, it’s essential to remember that the Pakistan cricket team is gearing up for a crucial match in the ICC Cricket World Cup. On Friday, they will face Australia in Bengaluru, adding another layer of significance to their collective support for Palestine.
In the lead-up to this pivotal match, players like Shaheen Afridi, Abdullah Shafiq, Zaman Khan, and Salman Agha have been putting in the hard work on the practice field. However, it’s worth noting that Mohammad Haris was absent from the training session.
It’s also worth highlighting the significance of the name “Gaza” in the context of Pakistan cricket. Mohammad Rizwan, after a triumphant match against Sri Lanka in the World Cup, aptly named his performance as a tribute to Gaza, symbolizing the unity of the cricketing world with those who are enduring difficult times.