Sat Dec 07 06:51:53 UTC 2024: ## Indian Captain’s Shirt Ripped During 1989 Pakistan Tour: A Controversial Cricket Incident
**LAHORE, PAKISTAN** – A previously untold incident from a 1989-90 India-Pakistan cricket tour has resurfaced, highlighting the historical tensions surrounding matches between the two nations. Former Indian cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar revealed that during a Test match in Karachi, a man in a grey Pathani suit stormed onto the field and attacked Indian players, including captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth, whose shirt was ripped.
Manjrekar described the incident, stating that he heard the intruder shouting slogans about Kashmir and India before witnessing the attack. The man’s actions caused significant tension between the two teams. This incident adds to the already long list of controversies surrounding cricket tours in Pakistan, including the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore.
The revelation comes amidst current tensions between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the 2025 Champions Trophy. The BCCI has refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan citing security concerns. While Pakistan initially insisted on hosting the tournament, sources now suggest a hybrid model may be adopted, contingent upon India reciprocating with similar hosting arrangements for ICC tournaments until 2027. This incident underscores the complex security and political considerations that continue to affect cricket relations between India and Pakistan.
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