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Australia opener Usman Khawaja has questioned the incident involving a Pakistan fan during the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford.
Usman Khawaja posted on his social media handle regarding the incident that happened during the Manchester Test.
“This can’t be legit,” wrote Usman Khawaja on Instagram.
Earlier, a video emerged on social media in which a Pakistani fan named Farooq Nazar was told to cover up the Pakistan jersey. The spectator was wearing Pakistan’s traditional limited-overs jersey during the India-England match.
“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.
Following the incident, a Lancashire spokesperson stated that they have 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,” the spokesperson said.
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.
READ: WATCH: Fan asked to cover Pakistan jersey during India-England Test
