Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:20pm on 02 May 2025,Friday International
The Indian government has blocked the Instagram accounts of prominent Pakistani cricketers including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf, days after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. The move, reportedly part of a broader crackdown, also affected Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem’s account. The cricketers, currently playing in the Pakistan Super League, are among the most followed athletes in Pakistan. This action comes amid rising tensions and has sparked discussions on social media freedom, politics, and sports. Indian authorities have not yet issued an official explanation for the ban. (PC: News18)
