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Congress leader Pawan Khera took a dig at Amit Shah over the India-Pakistan cricket match announcement. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized the BCCI for scheduling the game on Kargil Day. Former cricketer Azharuddin stated that cricket ties depend on government decisions. Political tensions continue to impact sporting relations between the two nations.

Key Points: Pawan Khera Mocks Amit Shah Over India-Pakistan Cricket Match

  • Pawan Khera links Amit Shah's son to cricket diplomacy
  • Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi slams BCCI for match timing
  • Azharuddin says government and board decide cricket ties
  • Political tensions overshadow India-Pakistan sporting relations
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Cricket can go on because it's managed by his son: Pawan Khera takes jibe at Amit Shah amid India-Pakistan match announcement

Congress leader Pawan Khera questions Amit Shah's stance on India-Pakistan cricket amid Kargil Day, sparking political backlash.

"Cricket can go on because it's managed by his son. – Pawan Khera"

New Delhi, July 27

Congress leader Pawan Khera took a jibe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid the ongoing debate over the recently announced India vs Pakistan Asia Cup fixture under the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), asking whether the "boycott gang" will boycott the Home Minister or enjoy the match.

"On Kargil Day, the date for the India-Pakistan cricket match has been announced. A few days ago, the Home Minister stated that bombs and talks cannot go together. But cricket can go on because it's managed by his son. Will the boycott gang now boycott the Home Minister or enjoy the match?" Khera posed on X.

Speaking on the issue, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned the BCCI for allowing a match between India and Pakistan, saying that it would be a failure of the government if the match were held.

"If this match happens then it is not just the failure of the government, it is also the failure of BCCI that on one hand, we remember our armed forces and pay tribute to those who died fighting for the country on Kargil Diwas, and the same day, the Interior Minister of Pakistan, who is the president of PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board), announces that Asia Cup is going to be held in UAE," she said.

"I was a part of the parliamentary delegations under Mission Sindoor, and we had said only one thing: there can be no talk with terror. Till now, those terrorists of Pahalgam are still absconding. Finding them is our priority, it has to be... We have cancelled all other cultural relations, blocked their YouTube channels, and blocked them on Twitter. Then, in what way is BCCI being allowed to have a match between India and Pakistan? All of us, not only I, but every citizen of the country, will oppose this," Chaturvedi added.

Earlier, Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin weighed in on the most debated issue in cricket and said that whatever the government and board decide will happen.

"I always say that everything should happen, or if it does not happen, then it should not happen at all. If you're not playing bilateral matches, then you shouldn't play international events either, that's what I believe. But whatever the government and the board decide will happen," Azharuddin said.

The political tensions continue to cast a shadow over sporting engagements between India and Pakistan, with bilateral series being suspended for years.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an expat in India, I find this debate fascinating. In most countries, sports diplomacy helps ease tensions. Maybe cricket can build bridges where politics fails?
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Ananya R
Kargil Day is sacred for us Indians. Scheduling a match with Pakistan on that day feels disrespectful to our martyrs. BCCI should reconsider the date at least! 🙏
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Vikram M
Why always target Jay Shah? ACC decisions are collective. This is just cheap politics by Congress. Focus on improving your own party's performance first!
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Kavya N
Mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I love cricket. On other hand, Pakistan hasn't stopped supporting terrorism. Maybe we should take a firm stand through sports too?
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Michael C
The hypocrisy is astounding! Same people who criticize IPL for being too commercial now want to cancel the most commercially viable match. Make up your minds!
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Priya S
Let's be practical - cricket generates massive revenue and jobs. Complete boycott isn't solution. But BCCI should ensure Pakistan takes concrete anti-terror actions first.

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