Southampton: England’s Moeen Ali has been warned by world cricket chiefs not to wear wristbands declaring his support for the people of Gaza again during international matches.
But the International Cricket Council said Ali would face no disciplinary action on this occasion after being warned about his future conduct by match referee David Boon.
All-rounder Ali wore wristbands during the third Test against India on Monday that read “Save Gaza” and “Free Palestine”, while batting during England’s first innings here.
The conflict in Gaza is entering its fourth week, with the Palestinian death toll passing the 1,100 mark and 56 people losing their lives on the Israeli side.
That prompted the ICC to say they were investigating the incident and its spokesman told AFP on Tuesday: “The ICC equipment and clothing regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match.
“Moeen Ali was told by the match referee that whilst he is free to express his views on such causes away from the cricket field, he is not permitted to wear the wristbands on the field of play.” (AFP)