Unfair play in the world of cricket
In the world of cricket, the recent Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan has sparked controversy, with the Indian teams' behaviour being labelled as unsportsmanlike. The Pakistani cricket board (PCB) has filed a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against the Indian team, alleging that they violated the Code of Conduct, including refusing to shake hands with the opposing team after the match. This behaviour has brought the game of cricket into disrepute and lowered India's standing in the eyes of the cricketing world. The ICC, however, is considered to be subservient to the Indian cricket board, making it unlikely that it will act on Pakistan's complaint. This raises questions about the impartiality of the governing body and the impact it has on the fairness of international cricket. The actions of the Indian team have not gone unnoticed by the cricket fraternity. Several former cricketers, commentators, and journalists have condemned the refusal to shake hands with the Pakistani team. Some have even suggested that India is unable to separate politics from sport and is either unable or unwilling to respect its opponents. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is often run by an individual seen as close to the ruling party, which may have influenced the team's decision. The mainstream Indian media, too, whipped up jingoistic sentiment and mocked former Indian cricketers for not speaking out against the match, despite the government and BCCI being responsible for the decision. Interestingly, Pakistan's media did not call for a boycott of cricket matches with India, suggesting that sport and politics should not mix. This stance is in stark contrast to the Indian media's jingoistic approach. The writer of this article, based in Karachi, believes that India's actions in this situation mirror those of Israel against Qatar. In both cases, the aggressor was thwarted, but not the victim. This suggests that India may need to reconsider its approach to international relations, not just in cricket, but in all arenas. The writer, @omar_quraishi, can be reached at [email protected] for further discussion on this topic. It is important to note that the viewpoints expressed in this article are the writer's own and not necessarily reflecting Geo.tv's editorial policy.
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