A video featuring Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav during the team's current tour in South Africa has gone viral on social media. In the clip, a South African fan with Pakistani roots asks Yadav why he hasn’t visited Pakistan, touching on a sensitive issue that has recently stirred the cricketing world.
In the video, the fan, whose face remains off-camera, asks Suryakumar, "Can you tell me one thing, why are you not coming to Pakistan?" Yadav responds with a casual but candid reply, "Arre bhaiya, it is not in our hands," indicating that such decisions are beyond the control of individual players.
The video has triggered a strong reaction in the Pakistani media, especially since recent reports suggest that the Indian cricket board, BCCI, has decided not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy-2025 scheduled for next year. According to Pakistani media sources, the BCCI has formally informed the ICC of this decision, which, in turn, has notified the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in writing.
The decision, if confirmed, has led to widespread disappointment and frustration among Pakistani fans, with many expressing their views on social media. Some have called for Pakistan to issue a firm response, emphasizing the importance of hosting international events and the value of fair participation.
The exchange between Suryakumar and the fan, though lighthearted, highlights the complex diplomatic dynamics surrounding international cricket in South Asia. The incident has underscored the challenges that players face in navigating politically charged questions and has added fuel to ongoing discussions about India's participation in Pakistan-based tournaments.
(PRAKASH KUMAR PANDEY)
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