Indians slam ‘unapologetic Islamophobia’ aimed at Pakistan’s cricket team
1 year, 5 months ago

Indians slam ‘unapologetic Islamophobia’ aimed at Pakistan’s cricket team

Al Jazeera  

It started with deafening boos when Pakistan captain Babar Azam took his turn to speak after the toss in the middle of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and carried on long after India had inflicted another heavy loss on their neighbours in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Indian sports writer Karthik Krishnawamy termed the crowd’s behaviour “unapologetic Islamophobia” and urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to file a complaint against it. https://t.co/PAov7z4TR2 — Karthik Krishnaswamy October 14, 2023 ‘Never seen such hostility’ Veteran cricket writer Kuldip Lal believes the behaviour of the crowd at Ahmedabad, which is home to the Indian prime minister and several BJP leaders, has a lot to do with the stadium’s location. Politics affects culture #INDvPAK https://t.co/3YuFn3vPXn — Gaurav Nandan Tripathi 🜃 October 14, 2023 ‘Didn’t seem like an ICC event’ Pakistan’s head coach Mickey Arthur took notice of the hostilities and said the match “didn’t seem like an ICC event” and more a part of a bilateral series hosted by the Indian cricket board. “I didn’t hear ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ coming through the microphones too often tonight,” he said, referring to the Pakistani song that has become an unofficial cricket anthem for the team.

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How UK denying entry to a Russian footballer led to India vs England cricket debate on social media
1 week, 6 days ago

How UK denying entry to a Russian footballer led to India vs England cricket debate on social media

Firstpost  

The UK denied entry to Russian footballer Arsen Zakharyan for Real Sociedad’s Europa League match against Manchester United, sparking a debate on social media. Social media users, particularly from India, have drawn comparisons between this visa row and past criticisms directed at India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Social media calls out British media’s …

India cricket fan breaches security to hug KL Rahul after IND vs AUS semifinal, ‘If this had happened in Lahore…’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India cricket fan breaches security to hug KL Rahul after IND vs AUS semifinal, ‘If this had happened in Lahore…’

Live Mint  

During India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia, a fan breached security at the Dubai International Stadium. The emotional fan ran onto the field and hugged KL Rahul after he sealed India’s victory with a six off Glenn Maxwell in the 49th over. “KL Rahul is a good player, one thing I noticed yesterday is that he has no …

Aaditya Thackeray slams social media posts against cricketer Mohammed Shami and lyricist Javed Akhtar
1 month ago

Aaditya Thackeray slams social media posts against cricketer Mohammed Shami and lyricist Javed Akhtar

The Hindu  

Taking a sharp jibe at posts by online ‘trolls’ on social media platform X, former Maharashtra Minister and Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Monday criticised comments against cricketer Mohammed Shami, and screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar’s patriotism based on their religion during the India vs Pakistan match in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. — Javed Akhtar February 23, 2025 …

Pakistani fans celebrate Kohli's century against their team, ask Men in Green to 'work' on their skills
1 month ago

Pakistani fans celebrate Kohli's century against their team, ask Men in Green to 'work' on their skills

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli’s popularity transcends rivalries, and his latest century against Pakistan proved just that. A video of Pakistani fans celebrating Kohli’s century against Pakistan at a gathering in the Radisson Blu resort in Murree is going viral on social media platforms. Fans in Pakistan celebrate Kohli’s century The video has been shared by Muhammad Faizan Aslam Khan, a journalist affiliated …

Switch hit: Watch Pakistan fan change to India jersey during Dubai blockbuster
1 month ago

Switch hit: Watch Pakistan fan change to India jersey during Dubai blockbuster

India Today  

In a lighthearted and hilarious moment during India’s Champions Trophy Group A clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Feburary 23, a Pakistan fan was caught on camera swiftly switching allegiances. As Pakistan struggled to stay in the game, the fan—who initially wore his team’s jersey—was seen discreetly putting on an India jersey, drawing laughter and cheers from the crowd. As …

Passion, politics and patriotism meld as Pakistan and India clash in cricket’s fiercest rivalry
1 month ago

Passion, politics and patriotism meld as Pakistan and India clash in cricket’s fiercest rivalry

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — It is a sports rivalry like no other in the world. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print So-called “cricket diplomacy” has occasionally thawed out relations but that hasn’t been the case under Modi. Ugra said while the fans of the two countries are eager to watch the two nations play …

‘Great Initiative By PCB’: No Indian flag in Karachi stadium ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Great Initiative By PCB’: No Indian flag in Karachi stadium ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint  

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a controversy has emerged after fans noticed that India’s flag was missing from the National Stadium in Karachi. Many fans speculate that the Pakistan Cricket Board intentionally left out India’s flag in response to the BCCI’s decision not to send the Indian team to Pakistan. Even though PCB initially threatened to withdraw from …

Champions Trophy question from Pakistan journalist dismissed by US official; watch video
4 months, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy question from Pakistan journalist dismissed by US official; watch video

Firstpost  

A Pakistani journalist brought up the topic of India refusing to visit their neighbouring country for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy during the US Department of State’s daily press briefing on 14 November. One Pakistani journalist even brought up the topic of India refusing to visit their neighbouring country during the US Department of State’s daily press briefing on 14 …

Pak journalist asks US official about Team India not travelling for Champions Trophy. His reply
4 months, 1 week ago

Pak journalist asks US official about Team India not travelling for Champions Trophy. His reply

Hindustan Times  

After the Indian government announced it would not send the national cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, the issue was raised by a Pakistani journalist during the US Department of State's daily press briefing. Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel On November 14, a Pakistani journalist questioned principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel about his stance on the issue, …

'Pakistan Kyun Nahi Aa Rahe Aap?' | WATCH Pak Fan's Wholesome Interaction With Suryakumar Yadav
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Pakistan Kyun Nahi Aa Rahe Aap?' | WATCH Pak Fan's Wholesome Interaction With Suryakumar Yadav

ABP News  

Indian Cricket Team T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav's latest interaction with a Pakistani fan is making waves all over the social media, as the video has gone viral. In the video, the Pakistan fan can be heard asking the flamboyant batsman 'Aap Pakistan kyun nahi aa rahe ho' To this, SKY had a very interesting reply, as he said that 'Humaare …

Pakistan kyu nahi aa rahe aap? Fans question India's Suryakumar Yadav in SA
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan kyu nahi aa rahe aap? Fans question India's Suryakumar Yadav in SA

India Today  

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was recently questioned by a Pakistan fan in South Africa about their nation’s reluctance to travel to the neighbouring country. How will he go to Pakistan?#ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/BgPlCcbROy — alekhaNikun November 11, 2024 India and Pakistan's turbulent cricketing relations Notably, the discussions of uncordial relations between India and Pakistan are once again on the rise due …

An agonising green meltdown in a cold and damp USA
9 months ago

An agonising green meltdown in a cold and damp USA

The Hindu  

After smashing two successive fours off Arshdeep Singh, Naseem Shah put his head down and dejectedly, reluctantly completed a single, off the last ball of the contest. India holds a perfect 8-0 record in the 50-over format, while last fortnight’s six-run heist in New York was its seventh win in eight face-offs in T20 World Cups. This was one that …

No Indians have any such dreams! Harbhajan Singh shuts down fan wishing for Pakistan players featuring in IPL – India TV
1 year ago

No Indians have any such dreams! Harbhajan Singh shuts down fan wishing for Pakistan players featuring in IPL – India TV

India TV News  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh known for giving blunt responses whether on the field or off it was in action again on social media on Friday, March 15. A Pakistani fan shared an edit of images with Pakistan cricketers such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan in IPL kits saying that the fans of both countries want to …

'Yeh chubhta hai': Mohammed Shami recalls 'painful' World Cup final loss for India – India TV
1 year, 3 months ago

'Yeh chubhta hai': Mohammed Shami recalls 'painful' World Cup final loss for India – India TV

India TV News  

It's been more than a month but there's a small hole in every Indian fan's heart that has refused to heal since the World Cup 2023 final. The drought for an ICC title became even longer and even though the Men in Blue have won a few games and series since then but this time it hasn't mattered as given …

'I'm proud Indian': Mohammed Shami slams trollers over artificial 'Sajda' controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

'I'm proud Indian': Mohammed Shami slams trollers over artificial 'Sajda' controversy

Op India  

On Wednesday, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami attended ‘Agenda Aaj Tak’. Then some social media handles from Pakistan claimed that ‘See, Mohammed Shami – an Indian Muslim – wanted to offer Sajda but suddenly he was afraid and could not do it’.” Mohammed Shami said, “If anyone wants to do Sajda, who will stop him? I am an Indian and I …

‘If I was in place of Babar…’: Ramiz dodges question on Azam's future as captain, slams PAK media's ‘negative role’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘If I was in place of Babar…’: Ramiz dodges question on Azam's future as captain, slams PAK media's ‘negative role’

Hindustan Times  

Despite assembling a formidable unit, Babar Azam-led Pakistan had a disappointing run in the ongoing men's World Cup, which ended with a 93-run defeat against England on Saturday. Pakistan captain Babar Azam and former Pakistani cricketer Ramiz Raja in a conversation during a practice session ahead of their match against England in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, at …

Pakistanis lose their mind after humiliating defeat against Afghanistan in 2023 World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistanis lose their mind after humiliating defeat against Afghanistan in 2023 World Cup

Op India  

Hours after the Afghanistan cricket team defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets during their World Cup encounter on Monday, Pakistani cricket fans had a prolonged meltdown on social media. — Shuayb Khan 🇵🇸 October 23, 2023 One ‘Akrama’ wrote, “Afghanis cooking us like it’s a tandoor.” Afghanis cooking us like it’s a tandoor — akrama October 23, 2023 Another Pakistani X …

Pakistan files complaint with ICC over ‘inappropriate crowd behaviour’ during World Cup match vs India
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan files complaint with ICC over ‘inappropriate crowd behaviour’ during World Cup match vs India

The Independent  

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ICC unlikely to take action on PCB’s complaint regarding India vs Pakistan World Cup match
1 year, 5 months ago

ICC unlikely to take action on PCB’s complaint regarding India vs Pakistan World Cup match

The Independent  

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IND vs PAK, ODI World Cup: PCB files complaint with ICC over ‘inappropriate conduct’ towards Pakistan players
1 year, 5 months ago

IND vs PAK, ODI World Cup: PCB files complaint with ICC over ‘inappropriate conduct’ towards Pakistan players

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has filed a complaint with the International Cricket Council regarding ‘inappropriate conduct’ towards the members of the Pakistan team during its marquee World Cup fixture against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium last Saturday. After the touring Pakistan team lost the most anticipated game of the tournament by seven wickets, multiple videos - alleging inappropriate behaviour …

PCB files complaint with ICC over ‘inappropriate conduct’ towards Babar and Co. during India vs Pakistan clash at WC
1 year, 5 months ago

PCB files complaint with ICC over ‘inappropriate conduct’ towards Babar and Co. during India vs Pakistan clash at WC

Hindustan Times  

Days after Babar Azam and Co. failed to end the ICC World Cup jinx against Team India in the 50-over spectacle, the Pakistan Cricket Board filed a complaint regarding ‘inappropriate conduct’ targeted at members of the Pakistani cricket team during the high-profile fixture on Tuesday. Two days after India's comfortable win over Babar's men, the apex cricket board of Pakistan …

'Jai Shri Ram' chants at Pakistan player 'unacceptable, new low': Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year, 5 months ago

'Jai Shri Ram' chants at Pakistan player 'unacceptable, new low': Udhayanidhi Stalin

India Today  

After videos emerged of the crowd raising "Jai Shri Ram" chants when Pakistan player Muhammad Rizwan was walking into the dressing room at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup match, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin termed the fans' behaviour as "unacceptable". The crowd in the video can be seen chanting "Jai Shri Ram" when the Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter …

India vs Pakistan, ODI World Cup: From Houston with love for Babar Azam’s men
1 year, 5 months ago

India vs Pakistan, ODI World Cup: From Houston with love for Babar Azam’s men

The Hindu  

On the eve of the 2023 ODI World Cup match against India, captain Babar Azam was asked whether he was missing the support of Pakistani fans. However, it would have been better for us if Pakistan fans were allowed to travel to India.” None of the Pakistani fans could travel to India due to visa issues. It was always a …

India vs Pakistan highlights, World Cup 2023: Rohit, Iyer hit fifties as IND beats PAK by seven wickets, moves top of points table
1 year, 5 months ago

India vs Pakistan highlights, World Cup 2023: Rohit, Iyer hit fifties as IND beats PAK by seven wickets, moves top of points table

The Hindu  

Babar: Would’ve been better if Pakistan fans were allowed to travel to India The Pakistan team arrived in Ahmedabad a couple of days ago after spending 10 days in Hyderabad. However, the Pakistan players have remained confined to their hotel rooms in Ahmedabad due to security concerns and time constraints. When Babar’s men play India at the Narendra Modi Stadium …

In cricket-crazy Kashmir, the India-Pakistan World Cup clash tests emotions
1 year, 5 months ago

In cricket-crazy Kashmir, the India-Pakistan World Cup clash tests emotions

Al Jazeera  

Many people in Indian-administered Kashmir support Pakistan over India in cricket – a risk when the rivals face off. Indian-administered Kashmir – It’s always a highly charged affair whenever India and Pakistan play each other in cricket, but in the disputed, conflict-torn region of Kashmir, it’s on another level entirely. As in the past, Saturday’s ICC Cricket World Cup clash …

Pakistan fans a glaring absence at India Cricket World Cup clash
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan fans a glaring absence at India Cricket World Cup clash

Al Jazeera  

India has all but blocked Pakistani fans and media from the ICC Cricket World Cup’s marquee clash in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad, India – Cricket fans have poured into Ahmedabad in their thousands, hotel tariffs in the city are up to 20 times the usual, the wealthy have let out their spare homes for about $2,500 a night, and hospitals have observed …

‘Pressure builds up’: How India and Pakistan cricket fans see their rivalry
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Pressure builds up’: How India and Pakistan cricket fans see their rivalry

Al Jazeera  

Fans of the archrivals share admiration, frustrations and insights ahead of the marquee ICC Cricket World Cup clash. Saturday’s World Cup clash in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium – the world’s largest cricket venue, boasting a 130,000-plus capacity – has thus been billed as the biggest match in recent history as India: the number one ranked ODI team hosting second-ranked Pakistan. …

Pakistani fans ‘clueless’ about Indian visas as match tickets go to waste
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistani fans ‘clueless’ about Indian visas as match tickets go to waste

Al Jazeera  

Match ticket-holding Pakistani cricket fans await a ‘visa policy’ from India as the ICC Cricket World Cup enters its second week. “I bought the tickets with three other friends and it was going to be a trip of a lifetime for us to go watch our team in India, but we have no information on how to get an Indian …

Pakistan ‘extremely disappointed’ over Cricket World Cup visa delay by India for media and fans
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan ‘extremely disappointed’ over Cricket World Cup visa delay by India for media and fans

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed “extreme disappointment” about a delay in the issuing of Indian visas to its country’s journalists and fans for the World Cup. “The PCB is extremely disappointed to see that journalists from Pakistan and fans are still facing uncertainty about obtaining an Indian visa,” it said in a statement. The delay in the …

Pakistan 'extremely disappointed' over Cricket World Cup visa delay by India for media and fans
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan 'extremely disappointed' over Cricket World Cup visa delay by India for media and fans

The Independent  

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Babar Azam says India ‘feels like home’ after Pakistan World Cup visa controversy
1 year, 5 months ago

Babar Azam says India ‘feels like home’ after Pakistan World Cup visa controversy

The Independent  

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Pakistan cricket team arrive in India for first time in seven years after visa issues
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan cricket team arrive in India for first time in seven years after visa issues

The Independent  

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'Pakistan fans raised anti-India slogans. Any Indian would react': Gambhir breaks silence on viral video
1 year, 6 months ago

'Pakistan fans raised anti-India slogans. Any Indian would react': Gambhir breaks silence on viral video

Hindustan Times  

Remember all the hullabaloo over Gautam Gambhir's heated exchange with Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League 2023? The former Indian cricketer was apparently at the receiving end when a viral video showed a group of fans chanting Kohli's name during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match in Sri Lanka. Gambhir has shared an explosive message Taking cognisance …

India's Top Order Struggles Against Pakistani Pacers and Desi Cricket Fans Seek 'Solace' in Memes
1 year, 6 months ago

India's Top Order Struggles Against Pakistani Pacers and Desi Cricket Fans Seek 'Solace' in Memes

News 18  

The eagerly anticipated India-Pakistan clash has kicked off at Sri Lanka’s Pallekele Cricket Stadium, igniting the fervor of fans as the rain gods graciously allowed the match to begin. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, accompanied by Shubman Gill, withstood the initial onslaught from Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, bringing the score to 15/0 …

Pathetic behaviour: India's 1983 World Cup winner slams Harmanpreet Kaur, urges BCCI to take strict action
1 year, 8 months ago

Pathetic behaviour: India's 1983 World Cup winner slams Harmanpreet Kaur, urges BCCI to take strict action

India TV News  

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has found herself in the line of fire after her outburst against the umpires during the third ODI against Bangladesh. If that wasn't enough, Harmanpreet even taunted the Bangladesh team to call upon the umpires for the photo op, after the series was drawn 1-1. Her Bangladesh counterpart Nigar Sultan Joty too said that she should …

'Is it haunted'? Shahid Afridi furious on Pakistan's reluctance to play ODI World Cup match against India in Ahmedabad
1 year, 9 months ago

'Is it haunted'? Shahid Afridi furious on Pakistan's reluctance to play ODI World Cup match against India in Ahmedabad

Firstpost  

Speculation over the 2023 Asia Cup ended after the Asian Cricket Council accepted Pakistan Cricket Board’s proposal to hold the event in a hybrid manner. However, Pakistan’s participation in the ODI World Cup in India later this year remains uncertain despite reports that the India vs Pakistan clash in the tournament would take place in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The …

Indian Subcontinental Survey: Could Neighbours Raze Down Fences & Build Trust?
2 years, 3 months ago

Indian Subcontinental Survey: Could Neighbours Raze Down Fences & Build Trust?

The Quint  

Some civil society actors remain convinced that the goodwill between ordinary Pakistanis and Indians will eventually force the two to end their hostile approach towards each other. There was the case of Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar who openly supported Pakistan once India was knocked out of the Cricket World Cup in 1992. More recently, one has observed the mutual …

'Yeh jalti pe tel daalna... just don't do it': Akram lashes out at India, Pakistan cricketers amid Shami-Akhtar episode
2 years, 4 months ago

'Yeh jalti pe tel daalna... just don't do it': Akram lashes out at India, Pakistan cricketers amid Shami-Akhtar episode

Hindustan Times  

The T20 World Cup did not see just battles between teams on the field, off the field, on social media, there was a war of words involving cricketers and former cricketers, especially from India and Pakistan. The latest of those being the episode between Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar and veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami which had unfolded moments after the …

We shouldn't cultivate hate: Shahid Afridi responds to Mohammed Shami's tweet after Pakistan's loss to England
2 years, 4 months ago

We shouldn't cultivate hate: Shahid Afridi responds to Mohammed Shami's tweet after Pakistan's loss to England

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has responded to India pacer Mohammed Shami's ‘Karma’ tweet, saying cricketers should not cultivate hate. Shami had put out a tweet after Pakistan suffered a 5-wicket loss at the hands of England in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Shami had responded to legendary fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s earlier tweet, saying sorry brother, …

Rameez bhai we face too much criticism: PCB chief reveals Pakistan captain Babar Azam's grievance
2 years, 5 months ago

Rameez bhai we face too much criticism: PCB chief reveals Pakistan captain Babar Azam's grievance

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja revealed Pakistan men's cricket team captain Babar Azam's grievance over the national side facing too much criticism from fans and experts. The Pakistan team has been receiving harsh criticism from analysts and fans despite reaching the Asia Cup 2022 finals and giving England a good fight in the last T20I series at home, which …

PCB chief Ramiz Raja defends himself after fiery interaction with Indian journalist, says question was 'provocative'
2 years, 6 months ago

PCB chief Ramiz Raja defends himself after fiery interaction with Indian journalist, says question was 'provocative'

Firstpost  

The PCB chief courted controversy after snapping back at an Indian journalist for asking whether the entire nation of Pakistan would be unhappy with the team’s performance in the Asia Cup final. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja defended himself following his confrontation with an Indian journalist in Dubai that led to a major controversy and became a big talking …

Watch: Ramiz Raja’s rude reaction to Indian journalist
2 years, 6 months ago

Watch: Ramiz Raja’s rude reaction to Indian journalist

Live Mint  

After Pakistan's defeat to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup finals on September 11 in Dubai, Ramiz Raja spoke briefly with the media outside the stadium. Indian journalist Rohit Juglan asked the PCB chairman whether he had a message for the Pakistan’ people, who were disheartened because of the defeat. When the Indian reporter said he had seen Pakistani fans …

Asia Cup 2022: Pakistani Twitterati fuelling fake narratives, target Arshdeep Singh and other Indian cricketers
2 years, 6 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Pakistani Twitterati fuelling fake narratives, target Arshdeep Singh and other Indian cricketers

Firstpost  

Many Pakistani social media users trolled Arshdeep Singh for dropping the catch. After Indian cricketer, Arshdeep Singh dropped a catch in a crunch India-Pakistan Super-4 stage match of Asia Cup in Dubai, Pakistani Twitterati are fuelling wrath against Indian cricketers. The Ministry of Electronics and Technology said that “no intermediary operating in India can permit this type of misinformation” after …

Afghan anger against Pakistan during Asia Cup is no exception but a global phenomenon
2 years, 6 months ago

Afghan anger against Pakistan during Asia Cup is no exception but a global phenomenon

Firstpost  

The phenomenon is tragic for the civilised, educated and well-behaved Pakistani immigrants who themselves are a victim of their state’s misplaced priorities, but even that is a community which is fast depleting The ugly visuals of heated arguments and flying chairs at a Sharjah stadium after Afghanistan lost a match to Pakistan during the on-going Asia Cup have caught everyone’s …

Arshdeep called ‘Khalistani’ after India’s loss to Pakistan
2 years, 6 months ago

Arshdeep called ‘Khalistani’ after India’s loss to Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

Arshdeep Singh became the latest cricketer to have hate-filled tweets directed at him after India’s loss to Pakistan. As Pakistan completed a narrow, thrilling win over India in the Asia Cup Super Four match at Dubai cricket stadium, a certain section of Indian fans launched a flurry of hate-filled, racist tweets directed at their fast bowler Arshdeep Singh. Soon after, …

'Fans tell me they have stopped watching cricket since I was dropped': 30-year-old Pakistan star makes massive claim
2 years, 9 months ago

'Fans tell me they have stopped watching cricket since I was dropped': 30-year-old Pakistan star makes massive claim

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan cricket team has produced impressive performances of late, especially in the limited-overs formats. In the shortest format, Pakistan impressed the cricket fraternity in the previous year's T20 World Cup campaign, where they reached the semi-finals before going down to eventual champions Australia. Over the past few years, the Pakistan side had seen a number of changes, with former …

Pakistanis rally to denounce India over remarks about Islam
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistanis rally to denounce India over remarks about Islam

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Thousands of Islamists rallied Thursday and briefly scuffled with police in Pakistan’s capital, urging Muslim countries to cut diplomatic ties with New Delhi over remarks by two officials from India’s ruling party that were derogatory to the Prophet Muhammad. The scuffles between demonstrators from the Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan party and police erupted when the protesters tried to march toward …

Pakistanis rally to denounce India over remarks about Islam
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistanis rally to denounce India over remarks about Islam

The Independent  

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Sunil Gavaskar: Ignore biased views of biased people against India
2 years, 9 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar: Ignore biased views of biased people against India

The Hindu  

Imagine 17 wickets falling on Day One of a Test match in India, especially against England and Australia. After so many years, the media and some former players from these two countries still can’t stomach losing to India and will do anything to make an excuse for their team’s failures in India. That’s why even former players from overseas, who …

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