Photos of Pakistan cricketers removed from Mohali stadium after Pulwama attack

Among the Pakistani cricketers whose photographs have been removed from Mohali stadium are present Prime Minister Imran Khan, Shahid Afridi, Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram.

The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) on Sunday removed the photographs of Pakistani cricketers from various points inside Mohali stadium as a “humble step” to show solidarity with the families of soldiers killed in the Pulwama terror attack.

The Shahid Afridi-led Pakistani side had faced a 29-run defeat at India’s hands in the 2011 World Cup cricket semi-finals which was played in Mohali in March. (Getty Images)

The decision was taken at a meeting of the cricket body’s office bearers in Chandigargh, PCA treasurer Ajay Tyagi told PTI. “As a humble step, the PCA has decided to show its solidarity with the families of martyrs of the Pulwama attack. There is so much anger in the nation against the heinous attack and PCA is no different in this,” Tyagi said.

He said there are nearly 15 photos of cricketers from Pakistan, which were kept inside the stadium at various points including in the galleries, long room, reception and ‘hall of fame’ area.

The Shahid Afridi-led Pakistani side had faced a 29-run defeat at India’s hands in the 2011 World Cup cricket semi-finals which was played here in March. Tyagi said among the Pakistani cricketers whose photographs have been removed are present Prime Minister Imran Khan, Afridi, Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram.