Ratan Tata, the chairman of Tata Trusts, has denied reports that he has offered a reward of Rs 10 crore to Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan. The reports went viral after Khan was fined Rs 55 lakh by the ICC for displaying the Indian flag after Afghanistan”s victory over Pakistan.

Tata posted on X, formerly Twitter, clarifying that he has made no suggestions to the ICC or any other cricket authority about any player, regarding any fine or reward. He added that he has no connection to cricket whatsoever.

“Please do not believe WhatsApp forwards and videos of such nature unless they come from my official platforms,” he urged.

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

Afghanistan defeated Pakistan by eight wickets on October 23, and the players celebrated on the ground. Later, news went viral that Khan had displayed the Indian flag during the celebrations and had been fined Rs 55 lakh. However, there has been no official confirmation of this.

One X user, @Gurupra62640661, claimed in a post, “Pakistan Complain to ICC aganist Rasid Khan during his victory celebration with indian flag ICC fine 55 lakh aganist Rasid Khan but Ratan Tata declare 10 crore to Rasid Khan.”

Another user, @mahesh_2901, congratulated Ratan Tata on his “support” to Rashid Khan, claiming that the visionary Indian industrialist had “extended” financial support to the cricketer.

“I congratulate Sri Ratan Tata for extending financial support to cricketer Rashid khan who has been fined ?55 lacs by ICC for braving Bhartiya flag on his chest while celebrating victory over Pakistan. OUR SICKULAR JOURNALIST are silent over this,” the post on X read.