Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Cricketer Banned for Palestine Flag Helmet
A cricket player named Furqan Bhatt got into trouble for wearing a helmet with a Palestine flag during a match in the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League.
People saw the picture online and got upset.
The police are now investigating, and the player has been banned from the league.
The organizers of the league, Zahid Bhatt, have also been asked to talk to the police.
The main cricket association in Jammu and Kashmir, JKCA, said they are not involved and have nothing to do with the league or the player.
The police are still asking questions to find out more about what happened.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not allow players to participate in unrecognized tournaments.
Furqan Bhatt wore a helmet with a Palestine flag during a Jammu and Kashmir Champions League match, causing controversy.
The image went viral on social media, leading to police investigation and Bhatt's ban from the league.
Jammu and Kashmir Police summoned Bhatt and the league organizer Zahid Bhatt for questioning.
Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) clarified it has no connection with the tournament or the player.
The police are investigating the intent behind Bhatt's action, with no official statement released yet.
- Who
- Furqan Bhatt, a cricketer in the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League
- What
- Wore a helmet with a Palestine flag during a match, leading to controversy and a ban
- When
- January 01, during a match in the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- The act sparked outrage on social media, leading to police investigation and a ban from the league
- Player
- Furqan Bhatt
- League
- Jammu and Kashmir Champions League
- Controversy
- Wearing helmet with Palestine flag
- Action Taken
- Banned from league, police investigation
- Organization Involvement
- JKCA not involved, no affiliation with player
- Police Action
- Summoned player and organizer for questioning
- BCCI Stance
- Does not allow players in unrecognized tournaments
Sources
Jammu and Kashmir Champions League Cricketer Furqan Bhatt Banned For Wearing Helmet With Palestine Flag; J&K Police Begin Probe
Cricketer summoned for wearing Palestinian flag during J&K Champions League
‘League not recognised’ reacts JKCA on cricketer playing with Palestine flag on helmet in Jammu
J&K cricketer summoned by police for sporting Palestine flag on his helmet
Cricketer ‘wearing helmet with Palestine flag’ called for police questioning in Jammu
Jammu police seek clarification after cricketer seen wearing Palestine flag on helmet - Telegraph India
Cricketer Plays Match In J&K With Palestine Flag on Helmet, Summoned By Cops
Police Question Cricketer For Wearing 'Helmet With Palestine Flag' In Jammu: Report
Palestine flag row: J&K cricketer accused of 'separatism,' summoned by police
J-K Police orders probe after cricketer wears helmet with Palestinian flag in Jammu tournament
Helmet with Palestinian flag triggers police investigation in J&K local tournament
J-K police probe cricketer wearing Palestine logo
J&K cricketer wearing helmet with Palestinian flag questioned by police: Reports
Ummah over everything: Cricketer Furqan Bhat from Jammu and Kashmir wears helmet with Palestine logo during match
J&K cricketer Furqan Bhat summoned for donning Palestine flag marked helmet during local match — What we know so far