Afghanistan v Pakistan: clashes in stands at Headingley, fans evicted
Pakistan fans celebrate their last-over win over Afghanistan that keeps their World Cup hopes alive Getty Images
Sidharth Monga in Leeds
At least two fans have been evicted from the match
at Headingley after clashes broke out between the Pakistan and Afghanistan fans in the stands. Actual physical clashes to this degree are unheard of in the stands in modern ICC events. There had been more intense clashes between the fans outside the stadium before the match began, and violence carried on outside after the eviction.
Around an hour into the match, clashes broke out between the two sets of fans in the Carnegie Pavilion Stand. Security personnel had to intervene, and a few of the fans had to be evicted from the stadium. Clashes outside the stadium were much uglier with steel barricades being used as weapons. As the melee continued outside the stadium, journalists trying to film the scenes were also assaulted.
Faizan Lakhani
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Few of them were ejected from stadium by security, many invaded the stadium jumping the wall, occupying seats without tickets. Ugly scenes! Anti sportsmanship by Afghan fans. Disappointing.
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