Although the ICC prohibits political messaging on the ground, there are no restrictions on such messages in the air.
Since February, Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been imprisoned in Adiala jail.On May 15, Khan was also cleared of charges in two additional cases related to the May 9 incidents, which involved the long march and the violation of Article 144.
Following Khan’s arrest, a significant number of his supporters and PTI workers engaged in vandalism targeting several military installations, including the Jinnah House (Lahore Corps Commander House), Mianwali Airbase, and the ISI building in Faisalabad. For the first time, even the Army headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi was attacked by the mob.
The T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Pakistan on Sunday was interrupted by rain after just one over had been completed. India started the tournament with an easy eight-wicket victory over Ireland, while Pakistan suffered a surprising defeat against the USA in their opening match. India maintained the same playing 11 from their previous match, while Pakistan brought in Imad Wasim to replace Azam Khan.