Fan asked to cover Pakistan jersey during England-India test match at Old Trafford

A controversy erupted during the England vs India Test match at Old Trafford when security personnel allegedly asked a spectator to cover his Pakistan cricket jersey. 

A Pakistani fan engaged in a debate with stadium security after he was reportedly told to either cover his shirt or leave the venue. The fan recorded the entire incident on his phone.

“They are taking me out for no reason, even though I haven’t harmed anyone,” the fan said in the video.

He can be heard asking the security officials whether any formal rule prohibits wearing a Pakistan jersey during the match. The security staff did not provide a written policy in response and instead asked him to step outside to discuss the matter.

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The man further questioned whether there had been any complaints from Indian spectators, but security personnel offered no explanation and repeatedly insisted that he either leave or cover the jersey.

The fan refused to comply and stood his ground. However, the video ends without showing what happened next.

The incident drew widespread criticism on social media, with many accusing Lancashire Cricket Club of displaying bias. Users pointed out that fans regularly wear different team jerseys at international matches, and this has never been considered an issue.

A fan at Old Trafford was reportedly asked to cover his Pakistan cricket shirt during the ENG-IND Test. Seriously, @lancscricket, under what rule? Since when is wearing a cricket jersey at a cricket match a problem? Fans wear neutral shirts all the time. Explain this! https://t.co/0KbdUBb3I6

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) July 28, 2025

What is the law that says Pakistani shirts cannot be worn in any match in England?@ICC @ECB_cricket pic.twitter.com/XLsOdt3fqD

— صحرانورد (@Aadiiroy2) July 27, 2025

This is totally unacceptable & against law.
I have seen people wearing Virat Kohli name T-shirts even in Pakistan nobody objects and here at the so called democratic and liberal country this man has been asked to hide his kit but why?

Video Courtesy: @irfan_views99 pic.twitter.com/C16ZRdeJQe

— Neelam Aslam (@NeelamAofficial) July 27, 2025

So it’s fine for a former Pakistan cricketer to ring the bell at @lancscricket, but someone wearing a Pakistan shirt is told to cover it up? Why the double standards?

Would they say the same if it were an Australia shirt? Highly doubtful. https://t.co/SdjbbtrM94

— AmerCric 🏏 ✍️ (@Amermalik12) July 27, 2025