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A fan named Farooq Nazar, in the media, was told to cover up the Pakistan jersey during the India-England Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Following the incident, Lancashire stated that it has launched an investigation into the matter.
“We are aware of the incident referenced and are taking steps to understand the facts and context surrounding the matter fully,” a Lancashire spokesperson said.
In the video posted on social media, the security guard, identifying himself as a Lancashire employee, asked the fan to cover the Pakistan jersey.
The fan was wearing Pakistan’s traditional limited-overs jersey during the India-England match. However, it is unconfirmed on which day the fan was wearing a Pakistan jersey.
“I’ve been asked by control [Lancashire] if you can cover that shirt up, please,” the audio of the video transcribes.
In response, the spectator asked about the written order, and the guard replied that he should email regarding it.
“Can you give me the written order? I have paid for the ticket. I need it in writing before I comply,” Nazar said in the video.
Later, a lady police officer came in and explained why he needed to cover up his shirt or have it changed.
“I will not cover the jersey because I am representing the country. You can take me out by force. Everyone can film me what you are doing to me. I have paid for the ticket. No Indian crowd complained about me,” he told several security people.
As seen in the video, Farooq Nazar appeared annoyed by repeated requests to cover his shirt. Reports indicate that Nazar chose to leave the ground instead of hiding his shirt.
It is pertinent to mention that India and Pakistan have had tense relations in the recent past, both politically and in cricket terms.
A recent example was the cancellation of the 2025 World Championship of Legends (WCL) match between India and Pakistan, scheduled for 20 July at Edgbaston.
For the unversed, the fourth Test between India and England ended in a draw as the visitors battled out 143 overs during the final day.
Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and captain Shubman Gill scored tons in a folk fore worthy performance at Old Trafford.
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