Yorkshire, in the north of England, is known for having a sizable Pakistan population. "Throughout the tournament we have worked with local police forces around the country to prevent this type of protest occurring. After the previous incident we were assured by West Yorkshire Police there would not be repeat of this issue, so we are very dissatisfied it has happened again," the ICC statement added.
Just before the World Cup 2019 final, Lord's Cricket Ground was declared as a 'no fly zone' for both the match day (July 14) and reserve day (July 15) 2019.
"It will be a no-fly zone at Lord's tomorrow, keeping in mind the charted flight political messages incident. ICC has requested the concerned authority for the same. Lord's will remain a no-fly zone for both the match day and reserve day (July 14 and 15)," an ICC source said told ANI.
A "World must speak up for Balochistan" banner flew over Edgbaston during the semifinal between England and Australia on Thursday. It was the third instance of a plane being used for political messages in the World Cup.
Earlier, 'Justice for Balochistan' banners flew over Headingley during Pakistan's match against Afghanistan and couple of planes displayed banner related to Kashmir over the same stadium during India's match against Sri Lanka.
The first semifinal between India and New Zealand, the airspace over Old Trafford was shut down keeping the unfurling of political messages in mind.
Before the semifinal clash, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had written to the BCCI that airspace over Old Trafford, in Manchester will remain shut during the semifinal clash. ECB had assured BCCI that the Old Trafford stadium will be a no-fly zone for the match.
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