Scuffles in Headingley as Afghan supporters manhandle Pakistani fans, journalists.

LEEDS -- Ugly scenes were witnesses outside Headingley on Sunday during Pakistan vs Afghanistan World Cup game as a violent scuffle broke out between the supporters of two teams. At least two fans were ejected from the ground after clashes in one of the stands during the match. Journalists who tried to film the scenes outside the stadium were also harassed and manhandles by a group of Afghan fans. Makhdoom Abu Bakar of Dawn News TV said that he was manhandled outside the ground by Afghanistan cricket fans as he was trying to film their behaviour. 'While I was making...

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