Indian cricket fans were turned away from the Dubai Cricket stadium for wearing ‘Team India’ jersey and were not allowed to enter and watch the Asia Cup 2022 Finals between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. .
Following the incident, Bharat Army, the fan group of the Indian cricket team, shared the ordeal faced by the Indian fans. According to the fans, those wearing Indian jerseys are not allowed to enter the stadium. Speaking to Bharat Army, a fan shared the ordeal and said that the cops pushed them for wearing Team India jerseys. A fan has to wear either a Pakistan jersey or a Sri Lanka jersey to enter the stadium.
Bharat Army tags ICC on social media to share the ordeal
The Bharat Army tagged ICC and the Asian Cricket Council in its post and urged them to investigate the matter. “The @icc & @ACCMedia1 we urge you to investigate as our members travelled all they way from India to watch the #AsiaCup2022 and have been told they can’t enter the stadium by local officials and the police! Absolutely shocking treatment! #BharatArmy #PAKvSL,” the Bharat Army wrote.
SHOCKING TREATMENT as The Bharat Army and other Indian Cricket Fans told they can not enter the stadium wearing ‘India jerseys’! #BharatArmy #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/5zORYZBcOy
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) September 11, 2022
Pakistan makes a dominating start in the summit clash
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are squaring off in the final of the tournament. India made a dominating start to their Asia Cup campaign but crashed out after losing 2 games in the Super Four stage. The Men in Blue signed off from the tournament with a win over Afghanistan in their final Super Four game.
from https://www.thetimesofbengal.com/sport/indian-fans-prohibited-from-entering-stadium-during-final-match-for-wearing-team-india-jerseys/
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