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Pakistani sports presenter Zainab Abbas departed from India during her coverage of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 due to a complaint filed against her by an Indian lawyer regarding alleged “anti-Hindu” statements. This ensuing controversy prompted her exit from the country and the release of a statement to address the situation.
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) October 12, 2023
On October 9, 2023, she made the decision to leave, initially ascribed to “personal reasons” by the international cricket governing body. Nevertheless, in a statement shared on X, Zainab Abbas expressed her gratitude for the opportunities she had to travel and represent the sport she is passionate about.
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Zainab Abbas further clarified that her departure was not a result of being asked to leave or deportation from India. She disclosed that she experienced feelings of being “intimidated and scared” due to the online reaction to the controversy, which ultimately led to her decision to leave.
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