English Cricketer banned to wear ‘Save Gaza’ wristband

English cricket player, Moeen Ali, was banned by International Cricket Council (ICC) to wearing wristband displaying messages “Save Gaza” and “Free Palestine” for violating code of conduct. English Cricket Board believed cricketer did not commit an offense. Moeen may face up to 50 % of the match money as fine.

Moeen Ali was wearing wrist bands saying “Save Gaza” and “Free Palestine” while batting against Indian cricket team during third test match in Southampton.
 
The match referee David Boon banned the batsman from wearing the wristband and an ICC statement said: ‘The ICC Equipment and Clothing Regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match.

“Moeen Ali was told by the Match Referee that whilst he is free to express his views on such causes away from the cricket field, he is not permitted to wear the wristbands on the field of play and warned not to wear the bands again during an international match.”

England and Wales Cricket Board said that Moeen did not seek permission from the Board prior to wearing the wristband but believed he did not commit an offense.

ICC code of conduct does not allow the relevant boards to grant approval to display messages related to political religious or racial activities or cause.

Moeen Ali may be fined to pay up to 50 per cent of the match fee if ICC finds the cricketer breached code of conduct.

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