Why did Muhammad Rizwan pray on the cricket ground, Indian lawyers complaint to ICC, that Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan prayed on the cricket field after scoring a match-winning century against Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 on Rizwan’s act of worship was praised by many, but it also drew criticism from some, including an Indian lawyer named Vineet Jindal.
Jindal filed a complaint with the ICC, alleging that Rizwan’s act was a violation of the ICC’s code of conduct. Jindal argued that Rizwan’s act was a “political statement” and that it violated the ICC’s rule against “religious or political demonstrations.”
The ICC dismissed Jindal’s complaint, stating that Rizwan’s act was not a violation of the ICC’s code of conduct. The ICC said that Rizwan’s act was a “personal expression of faith” and that it was not intended to be a political statement.
Rizwan himself has said that he prayed on the cricket field as a way of thanking God for his success. He said that he did not intend to make any political or religious statements.
Many people have defended Rizwan’s right to pray on the cricket field, arguing that it is a form of freedom of expression. Others have criticized Rizwan, arguing that he should not have mixed religion and sport.
The debate over Rizwan’s act of worship is likely to continue. However, it is important to note that Rizwan’s act was not a violation of the ICC’s code of conduct.
