Rumors were circulating on social media that Indian businessman Ratan Tata was providing financial assistance to Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan. The rumors claimed that Tata had given INR 10 crore to Khan after he was fined ₹55 lakh by the ICC for displaying the Indian flag during celebrations following Afghanistan’s victory over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023.

However, Ratan Tata has categorically denied these rumors. He has clarified that he has not made any suggestions to the ICC or any cricketing authority regarding fines or rewards for players. He has also emphasized that he has no connection to cricket whatsoever and urged people to rely on official platforms for accurate information rather than rumors spread through platforms like WhatsApp.

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“I have made no suggestions to the ICC or any cricket faculty about any cricket member regarding a fine or reward to any players. I have no connection to cricket whatsoever. Please do not believe WhatsApp forwards and videos of such nature unless they come from my official platforms,” Ratan Tata wrote on ‘X’.

I have made no suggestions to the ICC or any cricket faculty about any cricket member regarding a fine or reward to any players.

I have no connection to cricket whatsoever

Please do not believe WhatsApp forwards and videos of such nature unless they come from my official…

— Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) October 30, 2023

Despite Tata’s denial, some individuals continue to express support for Mr Tata’s alleged gesture towards Rashid Khan, praising him for extending financial aid. However, it is important to note that there is no evidence that Ratan Tata has made any financial commitments to any cricketing body or players.

Afghanistan is currently playing against Sri Lanka in the 31st match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

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They are looking to win their third game of the tournament and move closer to qualifying for the semi-finals. It is important to note that the rumors about Ratan Tata providing financial assistance to Rashid Khan are false. It is important to rely on official sources for accurate information and to avoid spreading misinformation.