Former Pakistan cricketers criticised BCB’s ‘flag ban’ decision

Bangladesh fans at the Shere Bangla Stadium

Bangladeshi fans have been warned by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that they will be barred if they are seen carrying flags of any other teams who are participating in the ongoing ICC World T20 tournament.

Many former Pakistan cricketers was not happy with the decision of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) about the ‘flag ban’.

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad said that the decision violated the spirit of the game. “I am surprised at the decision,” Miandad said. “Cricket is a game which harbours sportsman spirit and this decision violates that spirit.”

Another former captain, Mohammad Yousuf is hopeful that the BCB will rethink on their decision. He said:“I am sure that the BCB will take this decision back because it defies logic and I am sure the International Cricket Council will seek some explanation,” Yousuf said.

“I have seen the home fans want to support Pakistan whenever their own team is not competing against us,” Yousuf added.

Younis Khan, another former captain also had a similar opinion as Mohammad Yousuf. “It is against the spirit of the game as you cannot stop anyone from supporting his favourite team,” he said.

Bangladesh and Pakistan will face each other in the World T20 group match in Mirpur on 30th March 2014.