Pakistani presenter Zainab Abbas has damaged her silence over reviews suggesting that the favored sports activities anchor left the 2023 version of the World Cup halfway as a consequence of her alleged previous anti-India posts. Abbas, who was part of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) digital crew, left India on Monday. She was stationed in Hyderabad for Pakistan’s first two video games of the India World Cup.

Though preliminary reviews claimed that Abbas was pressured to go away India after the favored cricket presenter confronted backlash on social media over her viral posts, the game’s governing physique acknowledged that she left the host nation throughout the One Day International (ODI) World Cup as a consequence of private causes. Zainab’s previous posts from her unverified X account (previously Twitter) turned the speak of the city as soon as it was confirmed that she could be overlaying the showpiece occasion in India.

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Zainab Abbas breaks silence

Taking to X earlier than India’s blockbuster conflict with Pakistan on Thursday, the Pakistani presenter revealed the true purpose behind her early exit from India amid the World Cup. Issuing a prolonged assertion, Zainab mentioned that she felt extraordinarily lucky and grateful for the alternatives to journey and current the game she loves.

“My daily interactions with everyone during my stay were kind, cheerful, and with a sense of familiarity – just as I had expected. I was neither asked to leave nor was I deported. However, I felt intimidated and scared by the reaction that was unfolding online. And even though there was no immediate threat to my safety, my family, and friends from both sides of the border were concerned. I needed some space and time to reflect on what had transpired,” Zainab wrote.

‘Deeply remorse the damage brought on by the posts’

“I understand and deeply regret the hurt caused by the posts that were circulated. I wish to make clear that they do not represent my values or who I am as a person today. There is no excuse or space for such language, and I sincerely apologise to anyone who was offended. Also, I am truly grateful to those who were concerned and reached out during this challenging time,” she concluded.

What ICC mentioned about Zainab’s World Cup exit

Earlier, the International Cricket Council made it clear that Zainab was not deported from India. “Zainab has not been deported, she has left for personal reasons,” an ICC spokesperson instructed information company PTI. Zainab was earlier tasked to cowl Pakista’s World Cup matches in Bengaluru, Chennai and Ahmedabad. Legendary Pakistani quick bowler Waqar Younis and ex-Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja are part of the esteemed commentary panel for the World Cup in India.

Visiting India after a niche of seven years, Babar Azam’s Pakistan cricket crew is overwhelmed with the beneficiant hospitality that his aspect has acquired in India throughout the World Cup. According to an company report, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad has additionally reached out to Pakistani journalists, who’re in search of visas for the continued World Cup in India.