Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh's presence and proximity to Indian players during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, India vs Pakistan clash on Sunday at Manchester, Old Trafford, left fans wondering as to how the actor was allowed to get close to players. Ranveer Singh, known for his outlandish manners and impeccable acting, was seen having an animated discussion with Indian pacer Mohammad Shami behind the boundary lines. India vs Pakistan, CWC 2019 Match: Ranveer Singh's Interference During The Cricket Commentary Leaves Fans Annoyed!

Cricket's leading governing  body, The International Cricket Council (ICC), has  issued a statement regarding actor Ranveer Singh's presence and access to the players and officials of the match during the India vs Pakistan match. The ICC said that Ranveer did not break any law and certainly did not "trespass". ICC Anti-Corruption Minimum Standards for Players and Match Officials Areas (PMOA).

An ICC official statement read, “Ranveer Singh was accredited by Star as he presented with them and as such had on-field accreditation. Where he spoke to the player was in that zone and not PMOA.” Ranveer Singh was in Manchester for commentary purpose during the India vs Pakistan match, said ICC in its statement. India vs Pakistan ICC CWC 2019 Match Highlights: India WIN Against Pakistan by 89 Runs Via DLS Method.

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Ranveer Singh was at his animated best during the India vs Pakistan match at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday. Ranveer was seen cheering for India, talking to Indian captain Virat Kohli, Mohammad Shami and Shikhar Dhawan. The actor was also seen consoling a Pakistani fan after the latter was dejected following Pakistan's loss to India in ICC CWC 2019. India won the 'Super Sunday' contest against Pakistan by 89 runs (DLS method) and maintained its 7-0 streak against the arch rivals Pakistan in the world cups.

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