As the highly anticipated cricket match between India and arch-rivals Pakistan looms on October 14, a volatile blend of excitement and anger sweeps through the hearts of cricket fans in India. Against the backdrop of recent terrorist attacks in India, allegedly linked to Pakistan, a social media movement with the hashtag #BoycottIndoPakMatch has gained momentum, urging a boycott of the game.
Tensions flared when images and videos of Indian cricket enthusiasts offering a warm reception to the Pakistani team circulated widely. Many questioned the warmth and courtesy extended to players from across the border, given the ongoing hostilities that often result in the loss of Indian security personnel’s lives.
On September 13, a confrontation with terrorists in the Anantnag district led to the tragic deaths of an Indian Army Colonel, a Major, and a Deputy Superintendent of Police, further fueling public anger, as reported by ANI.
BCCI Announced A Star-Studded Program Ahead Of IND Vs PAK
Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a star-studded pre-match entertainment program at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, featuring Bollywood luminaries like Shankar Mahadevan, Sukhwinder Singh, and Arijit Singh. The announcement drew ire from many fans, particularly because there was no opening ceremony organized by the BCCI for the inaugural match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
These contentious developments have only exacerbated an already complex situation. Bilateral cricket relations between India and Pakistan have been on hold since 2013, with matches limited to ICC and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) competitions. India’s last tour of Pakistan was for the Asia Cup in 2008.
One user on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) expressed their frustration, saying, “What BCCI and Jay Shah have done in the honor of the Pakistan team will not be tolerated at all. Our soldiers are fighting bravely against Pakistan-supported terrorists on the border.”
Another user voiced their sentiment, emphasizing, “Cricket match is nothing in front of our Soldiers. Enemies are always enemies. Pakistan doesn’t deserve this type of welcome.”
Let us stand with our Soldiers
Let us stand with our Nation #BoycottIndoPakMatch pic.twitter.com/YCgUQPWmA4
— Vimal Sharma (@VimalSh04389406) October 13, 2023
#boycottindopakmatch pic.twitter.com/zZFTACOosu
— kalu choudhary🇮🇳 (@Kaluram14689921) October 6, 2023
What BCCI and Jay Shah have done in the honor of Pakistan team will not be tolerated at all.
Our soldiers are fighting bravely against Pakistan supported terrorists on the border.
#BoycottIndoPakMatch#BoycottIndoPakMatchpic.twitter.com/VvQY8HVP1w
— GURMEET 𝕏 (@GURmeetG9) October 13, 2023
How Can Do it this BCCI
Very Gritty For Indian 😡
What BCCI and Jay Shah have done in the honor of Pakistan team will not be tolerated at all.
Our soldiers are fighting bravely against Pakistan supported terrorists on the border.
#BoycottIndoPakMatchpic.twitter.com/ErwDfJQKEb pic.twitter.com/xZ24nW87Dw
— Shubham Sharma (@ishubham_jangid) October 13, 2023
Cricket match is nothing infront of our Soldiers.
Enemies are always enemy.
Shame on BCCI and Jay Shah
Pakistani doesn’t deserve this type of welcome.#BoycottIndoPakMatch #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/S3gxZOvH1T
— विवेक शुक्ला (@vivekcool007) October 13, 2023
#BoycottIndoPakMatch pic.twitter.com/kXlwN3Mr3J
— SARKAR (@surya_yadav63) October 12, 2023
A cricket match is nothing infront of our Soldiers🇮🇳. Enemies are always enemy. Shame on #BCCIfavoursTerrorism& J. Shah. Pakistani doesn’t deserve such type wlm#Israel#BoycottIndoPakMatch #INDvsPAK #IndiaVsPakistan #AUSvsSA #IsraelFightsBack #INDvsAFG #IsraelPalestineConflict pic.twitter.com/97NQ8zClEA
— Curie (@Curie12032K17) October 13, 2023
What BCCI and Jay Shah have done in the honor of Pakistan team will not be tolerated at all.
Our soldiers are fighting bravely against Pakistan supported terrorists on the border.
#BoycottIndoPakMatch#BoycottIndoPakMatch pic.twitter.com/8qUKQj3vMO
— सनातन धर्म की जय 🚩🚩 (@fansharma2023) October 13, 2023
What BCCI and Jay Shah have done in the honor of Pakistan team will not be tolerated at all.
Our soldiers are fighting bravely against Pakistan supported terrorists on the border.
#BoycottIndoPakMatch#BoycottIndoPakMatch pic.twitter.com/8qUKQj3vMO
— सनातन धर्म की जय 🚩🚩 (@fansharma2023) October 13, 2023
The social media storm and its call for boycotts have raised a crucial question: can politics and sports truly be separated? Balancing India’s cricket fervour with the festering wounds of ongoing hostilities presents a challenging conundrum. One thing is clear, though: the stakes for the India-Pakistan match transcend the realm of cricket, delving deep into a complex web of emotions and geopolitics.
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As the highly anticipated cricket match between India and arch-rivals Pakistan looms on October 14, a volatile blend of excitement and anger sweeps through the hearts of cricket fans in India. Against the backdrop of recent terrorist attacks in India, allegedly linked to Pakistan, a social media movement with the hashtag #BoycottIndoPakMatch has gained momentum,
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