The spokesperson for Pakistan Army has apparently 'discouraged' wearing the military caps during the final of the fourth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL). Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor took to Twitter and acknowledged the reverence of Pak Army by the civilians, however, emphasised that sports are beyond politics.
"Dear Pakistanis u are desirous to put on military style caps/shirts during PSL Final. Pak Armed Forces humbly acknowledge your love & support. Sports are beyond politics & we believe that our bondage is beyond such gestures alone. Enjoy the game in CityOfLights," said Major General Ghafoor in a tweet. The response by military's media wing came after Pakistani cricket fans demanded to wear military-style caps and shirts during the PSL final in Karachi and other clashes.
Recently, the Indian cricket team wore camouflage caps during a one-day international against Australia in Ranchi and lost the match. The minister for information and broadcasting, Fawad Chaudhry urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take action against India for politicising the Gentleman's Game. In response to the criticism, the ICC said the Board of Control for Cricket in India had sought its permission to wear the caps "as part of a fundraising drive and in memory of fallen soldiers who have died, which was granted."
But PCB chairman Ehsan Mani maintained that the permission taken by India "was for a different purpose but they acted differently." The final of Pakistan Super League is scheduled on March 17 at the National Stadium in Karachi for which Quetta Gladiators have already reserved the spot. Earlier in July 2016, Pakistan pulled off an unlikely first Test victory over England at Lord's and then produced one of the most bizarre celebration routines one is ever likely to see on a sporting field. The entire squad formed two lines in front of Lord's famous Pavilion, and then continued to board on a composed (sort of) push-ups routine.
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