Pakistani cricketers show solidarity with Gaza amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes

WEB DESK: Pakistani cricketers, currently in India for the ICC Men’s World Cup, have expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza as Israel persists with indiscriminate airstrikes, causing widespread devastation.

The Gaza Health Ministry reports that Israel’s bombardment has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 3,061 Palestinian lives, with 13,750 others sustaining injuries.

In a powerful display of support, Pakistan has strongly condemned all Israeli atrocities and called for an immediate cessation of the bombings, which have spared neither hospitals nor schools.

Notably, Pakistani cricketers, boasting a massive combined following, have taken to social media, particularly X to express their solidarity.

All-rounders Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, and leg-spinner Usama Mir posted images of the Palestinian flag, symbolising their support for the innocent Palestinians, and expressed their hope for peace.

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— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) October 18, 2023

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— Muhammad Nawaz (@mnawaz94) October 18, 2023

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— Usama Mir (@iamusamamir) October 18, 2023

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— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) October 18, 2023

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— Iftikhar Ahmad (@IftiMania) October 18, 2023

Meanwhile, former cricket players and individuals who were not part of the World Cup squad also shared social media posts expressing their solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

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— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) October 18, 2023

#PalestineWillBeFree #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/bJUDpIx8iX

— Ali Usman 🇵🇰 (@Aliusman195) October 18, 2023

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— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) October 18, 2023

#FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/IHC74YsxQH

— Zia Ul Haq (@zuh_leftarmfast) October 18, 2023

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— noman ali (@Ali17Noman) October 18, 2023