The 85-year-old enterprise icon categorically stated that he had not made any such announcement or provided any reward to any participant or gave any strategies to the Worldwide Cricket Council.He additionally urged his 12.6 million-plus followers to verify the veracity of messages despatched by way of WhatsApp, and to solely comply with those who have been posted from his official accounts.
“I’ve made no strategies to the ICC or any cricket college about any cricket member concerning a superb or reward to any gamers. I’ve no connection to cricket by any means. Please don’t imagine WhatsApp forwards and movies of such nature until they arrive from my official platforms,” Tata posted on X.
Ever since Afghanistan defeated Pakistan on the World Cup match in Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium, social media has been inundated with messages and improvised movies that fraudulently declare that Tata has introduced a Rs 10 crore reward for Rashid Khan within the wake of Afghanistan’s victory.
On Monday, Afghanistan pulled off their second shock win within the World Cup, and their first-ever win over Pakistan within the 50-over format. The Afghans registered a thumping eight-wicket defeat in Chennai.
Yesterday, Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets. Earlier, Afghanistan beat defending champions England in an exciting recreation.