Moeen Ali banned by ICC from wearing wristbands with 'Save Gaza' and 'Free Palestine' slogans during England vs India

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All-rounder Ali wore black and white wristbands while batting in England's first innings of third Test at Ageas Bowl
ICC regulations 'do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international'
ECB confirmed on Monday they had not given him permission to wear the wristbands, but also said they believe he hadn't committed an offence
The 27-year-old helped raise money for victims of Gaza conflict
Moeen 'free to express his views on such causes away from cricket field'
England to wear 'Help for Heroes' shirts on day three

Published: 03:46 EST, 29 July 2014 | Updated: 08:56 EST, 29 July 2014

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The ICC have banned Moeen Ali from wearing wristbands saying ‘Save Gaza’ and ‘Free Palestine’.

The investigation by international cricket's governing body came after Moeen was pictured on MailOnline wearing the wristbands while batting during on the second day of England's third Test against India.

The match referee David Boon banned the batsman from wearing the wristband and an ICC statement said: 'The ICC Equipment and Clothing Regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match.

'Moeen Ali was told by the Match Referee that whilst he is free to express his views on such causes away from the cricket field, he is not permitted to wear the wristbands on the field of play and warned not to wear the bands again during an international match.'

VIDEO Scroll down for Bell pleased with England's progress

Before and after: Moeen Ali wearing the bands on his left wrist on Monday and (right) on Tuesday without them

Statement: Moeen Ali batted for England against India wearing wristbands that read 'Save Gaza' and 'Free Palestine'

Drinks break: Ali stands with Ian Bell during England first innings at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton

VIDEO Bell pleased with England's progress

Wristband banned: Moeen Ali and his 'Free Gaza' and 'Save Palestine' slogans on his wrists

Moeen could be fined up 50 per cent of his match fee for a level one contravention if the ICC deem he has breached regulations.

The ICC code reads: ‘Players and team officials shall not be permitted to wear, display or otherwise convey messages through arm bands or other items affixed to clothing or equipment unless approved in advance by the player or team official’s Board.

'Approval shall not be granted for messages which relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes.’

The ECB confirmed on Monday night that Ali had not asked their permission, although a spokesman said: ‘We do not believe Moeen has committed an offence.’

England’s players will on Tuesday wear ‘Help for Heroes’ charity logos on their shirt collars in support of the wounded service charity, while there will be a minute’s silence observed at 10.56am in memory of the 100 year anniversary of the start of World War I.

Help for Heroes: The shirt England plan to wear on day three of the third Test against India

Fundraiser: Ali featured in a Twitter post by the Ummah Welfare Trust after he helped raise money for the people of Gaza in his home city of Birmingham

Alastair Cook and his team play rugby before hitting the nets