‘Dil jit liya Aaj aapne’ – Fans react as journalist addresses long letter to Jay Shah to try and mend India-Pakistan cricket
India and Pakistan Cricket have had some wonderful encounters over the years. But India-Pakistan cricket has become limited to World events or during Asia Cups. There have been many mouth-watering India-Pakistan encounters over the years. The most recent one was the last ball thriller which took place at the MCG. Virat Kohli took the Thor out and handed India a famous win over the arch-rivals after he made an unbeaten 82.
All has not been well in terms of relations between the two nations. A case in point is the 2023 Asia Cup. Pakistan was scheduled to host the tournament in 2023. They were handed the hosting rights as well. But the Indian cricket board along with the other member boards vetoed the decision and now it seems all but likely that the tournament will be shifted out of Pakistan. The multilateral tournament will take place in Sri Lanka. Pakistan journalist Farid Khan has written a very emotional letter to Jay Shah the ACC president and asked him to let Pakistan host the tournament.
Here is the letter in the form of a tweet:
Dear Jay Shah,
We are a peace loving, cricket nation and we want to play cricket matches against India. We have suffered to an extent that for 10 years, we could not host Test matches in our country and we know the importance of proving state security. We do that to every… pic.twitter.com/i1zaKpJ2pf
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) May 9, 2023
Sri Lanka is likely to host the Asia Cup in 2023- Reports
The Pakistan Cricket Board also came up with the solution of hosting India’s games at a neutral venue, while the rest of the games will take place in Pakistan. Jay Shah had stated earlier that India will not travel to Pakistan unless the necessary clearances are obtained from the Central Government. There is also a threat to security for India. In the letter, the journalist said that Pakistan would do everything in their power to give safe passage to India.
Sri Lanka, Oman, England and UAE were looked at as the alternate venues for India’s games under the Hybrid model. But in the end, that did not materialise and Sri Lanka will host this edition of the Asia Cup, as per reports. The last edition of the Asia Cup in the 50-over format was held in UAE where India reigned supreme. If the tournament takes place this year then it will be held in the 50-over format as a backdrop to the ODI World Cup in India.
Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:
Dear @_FaridKhan, it’s a very touching note and believe me that most fans in India want the sides to play regularly. You got a superb young side and even now, players like Babar, Shaheen, Haris, Shadab, etc. are adored here.
BCCI as a body has nothing to do with the decision…
— Suvajit Mustafi (@RibsGully) May 9, 2023
https://twitter.com/hardik_pandya09/status/1655777178146209797?s=20
This got me moving too Farid, for a moment, keeping all the differences aside this a great post, and as a cricket fan, we do want to see India vs. Pakistan games . Nice one 👍
— Adi-Rulez 🇮🇳 (@Iam_Adi_Rulez) May 9, 2023
Well written.Shame we dont play #Cricket more often than we should!,Depriving Millions of People all over the World due to Petty Politics!,& Cricket of its Rich History too! As things stand now,it seems difficult for things to change for better,lets not be too hopeful about it!
— Asad Baig (@asadbaig1) May 9, 2023
I'm appreciate Your Post I'm Indian
We want Also Sew India & Pakistan bilateral Series & indian & pak fans whole world cricketer fans want to see India and Pakistan matches… sports should be the place of sports 🇮🇳❤️— M Khanمصدق خــان (@MKhan76755452) May 9, 2023
Love ❤❤❤❤ for the post. Indians understood the hospitality in 2006 tour. There are lots of political aspects tagged to this; players are confident to travel or not- Jay Shah hardly has any role in it.
— Debapratim Basak (Debo) (@arya4789) May 9, 2023
First time I have seen you posted something sensible. As a cricket fan I wish the same and India should travel Pak to play.
Soon everything will change ! Time will answer this. #INDvsPAK #BCCI #AsiaCup #PCB
— im_Berlin (@waranwicky) May 9, 2023
It made me emotional literally.
We are cricket loving nation and want indian stars coming here and play cricket. They can't imagine the kind of love and appreciation they will receive here.— Abid Hussain (@Abid_Hussain811) May 9, 2023
The way you presented the case as a cricket love is admirable
— NaThing SSC (@SSC_All) May 9, 2023
Thanqq bhai for this beautiful & honest words regarding Cricketing-love b/w two nations & m fully support you👍❤❤👍
But the main problem is "Politics" jisne inn dono mulkon ke logon ke dilon mein dooriyan badha di hai😔😔just wish hum fir sath khelen🤞🏏
— Nitesh Nishu (Modi Ka Parivar) (@nitesh_nishu44) May 9, 2023
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