A tense incident unfolded on Day 5 of the India vs England Test match at Old Trafford, Manchester, when a Pakistani cricket fan was removed from the stadium for wearing the green jersey of the Pakistan national team.
During the match, security officials asked the fan to remove the jersey. When he refused, a security staff member of Indian origin initially approached him to resolve the matter. However, the fan insisted that no Indian spectators around him had objected to his attire.
As tensions escalated, more security personnel and local police were called in. The fan was escorted out of the stadium. After a brief discussion outside, he was eventually allowed to leave the venue peacefully.
This incident comes amid the ongoing strained relations between India and Pakistan, making the matter even more sensitive. Political tensions between the two nations have already impacted sporting ties in recent years, with several major cricket matches between India and Pakistan being canceled.
Such events only add to the tension, especially when cricket — often seen as a unifying sport — becomes a reflection of deeper political divides.
