A reply to the X account of Pope Francis by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been deleted by them, admitting that their 'ill-judged' comment was a mistake .
"This was an ill-judged post and was swiftly deleted. We apologise for any offence," an ECB spokesperson was quoted as saying by the BBC.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 88-year-old Pope Francis has been hospitalised for almost three weeks, suffering from pneumonia, and a tweet appeared on his X account to mark 'Ash Wednesday'.
"The Ashes remind us of who we are, which does us good," the post read.
According to the BBC and The Telegraph, the England Cricket account wrote in reply, "Even @Pontifex loves The Ashes, relating the word 'ashes' to the traditional Test series between England and Australia.
While recuperating at Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis participated in a blessing ceremony within the private suite located on the 10th floor and also recorded a message to thank the people for their prayers.
(With inputs from AFP)The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the ...
Read MoreThe TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide.
From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.
The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics.
We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects.
We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.
Read Less
Start a Conversation
Post comment