The club apologised for “any upset and offence caused,” and pledged to reassess its protocols for handling fan expression in sensitive circumstances.

Lancashire confirmed it will review crowd management protocols, especially around fans wearing national colours during multicultural events.

Meanwhile, Farooq Nazar has reportedly filed a formal complaint with the ECB and local authorities—adding pressure on sports bodies to clarify fan rights and stadium policies.

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It is important to note that the fan, identified as Farooq Nazar, was asked by stadium staff to cover his Pakistan cricket shirt, a replica of the team s green limited-overs kit. This request reportedly came from the control room.

When Nazar declined, security personnel and police escorted him out. Lancashire later said he was removed not for the shirt per se, but due to refusing multiple instructions and “unacceptable behaviour directed towards the stewarding team.”

Lancashire referenced a tension-filled incident the previous day, where Pakistani flags among Indian-dominated stands led staff to take a precautionary, safety-first approach on Sunday. To avoid further escalation, they asked Nazar to cover his shirt.

This incident highlighted how a mere jersey in a neutral sports space cannot be separated from geopolitics and identity and has underscored how cricket governing bodies may need to rethink boundaries between pride and peace in the stands.