Overview

• Lancashire apologised for causing upset and offence and said it had completed an internal review of its fan-handling procedures.
• The England and Wales Cricket Board has opened a formal investigation into the stewards’ decision to remove the supporter.
• Stewards at Old Trafford asked Farooq Nazar to cover his replica Pakistan shirt and escorted him out after he refused multiple requests.
• Officials said a Saturday incident in which Pakistani supporters waved a national flag and clashed with nearby Indian fans informed a precautionary, safety-first response.
• Old Trafford policy prohibits non-participating team apparel to reduce fan friction, and Lancashire has pledged to strengthen its stewarding guidelines.