Pakistani Journalist Zainab Abbas Expelled from India Following Controversial Tweets: News Update

Prior to the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the deportation of Pakistani sports journalist Zainab Abbas from India over claims that she had posted anti-India tweets caused a stir on social media.

The Pakistani sports commentator received harsh criticism on social media for her prior remarks criticizing India and the Hindu population. Many of them agreed with the choice.

It was planned that Zainab Abbas would cover the ICC World Cup in India in 2023. She reportedly left the nation, nevertheless, before the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka game in Hyderabad. Her expulsion looked to be related to previous tweets she had made that were critical of Hindus and India. She may have gone on her own or may have been deported from India, according to government records. A few days ago, a lawyer complained about Zainab Abbas for allegedly making disparaging comments towards the Hindu community and India on social media.

After the news broke, social media was swamped with a range of opinions. While some individuals praised the decision, others criticized ICC for making it.

Zainab Abbas was expelled. On X, formerly known as Twitter, a person wrote, “When will Waqar Younis be @BCCI @JayShah.”

“This is Zainab Abbas, a sports anchor from Pakistan who covered the ICC in India. After her old comments criticizing Hinduism, India, and Maa Kaali revealed, the Indian government deported her today, another user posted.

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Zainab Abbas had expressed enthusiasm over her trip to India while in the air. “There’s an enduring fascination with the mysteries beyond,” she expressed on X (formerly known as Twitter), “where cultural affinities outweigh disparities, adversaries on the pitch yet companions off it, a shared language, a passion for art, and a nation teeming with a billion souls. I’m here to serve as an ambassador, to craft content, and to draw expertise from the industry’s finest. It’s a privilege to represent @ICC once again at the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. A six-week trip away from home begins now.