Update 29 July 2014 11:00GMT - Moeen Ali has been thrreatened with disciplinary action if he wears Gaza wrist band again.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has defended Moeen Ali’s right to support the people of Gaza after he was photographed wearing wristbands bearing the slogans ‘Save Gaza’ and ‘Free Palestine’ during his innings against India on Monday.
The England team management had no prior knowledge of Ali wearing the bands but will not stop him from doing so again.
The International Cricket Council confirmed that it was investigating the matter and he could be charged under level one of the ICC’s code of conduct for breaching clothing regulations.
The regulations were brought in to police logos and sponsorship but also cover “messages which relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes”. A level-one offence normally carries a fine from the match referee. The ICC code of conduct states: “Players and team officials shall not be permitted to wear, display or otherwise convey messages through arm bands or other items affixed to clothing or equipment unless approved in advance by the player or team official’s Board. Approval shall not be granted for messages which relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes.”
However, an ECB spokesman said: “We do not believe Moeen has committed an offence.” more
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