Kandy: The much-awaited India-Pakistan match was drowned in rain. India got the toss and batted the entire 50 overs, but the rain broke at the Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka yesterday without a chance to bat in reply. Meanwhile, the footage of superstar Virat Kohli standing next to the Pakistani players and sharing friendship went viral. Former Indian cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has criticized this.
Gambhir’s comments were made on the ‘Star Sports’ show during the match. Gambhir asked that friendship should be kept outside the boundaries while playing for the national team. Pay attention to the game. Keep the friendship out. He said that there should be bravery in the eyes of the players of both the teams.
“After those six or seven hours during a cricket match, you can be friendly if you want. Those hours are very important. You represent not only yourself, but a country of over a billion people. Players from arch-rival teams can now be seen shaking hands and sharing camaraderie during matches. Never seen anything like this before. Are you playing a friendly match!” Gambhir accused.
Gambhir also revealed about his friendship with former Pakistan star Kamran Akmal on the show. He said they are very close friends. “Bats have been gifted here and there. I have played a whole season with the bat that Kamran gave me. We used to talk for almost an hour.”- Gambhir pointed out.
At the same time, he said that it is good to sledge the players of the opposing team, but there should be a limit to it. Don’t drag other people’s family members into it. Banter should not be personal. Gautam Gambhir added that during matches against teams like Australia and Pakistan, there are jokes.
Earlier, Gambhir had come out with a demand to avoid the India-Pak match in the Asia Cup. Gambhir said that no event, not even a cricket match is more valuable than the lives of our soldiers. Cricket cannot be kept out of politics. Especially when it comes to matches between India and Pakistan. Both countries have a long history of enmity. Gambhir also expressed his belief that India should not play any international match against Pakistan until the issues between the two countries improve.
However, Gambhir came as a commentator in yesterday’s match. The footage of Gambhir giving commentary along with Wasim Akram was released. Because of this, a big pongala was held against Gambhir on social media.
Summary: ”Must leave the friendship outside the boundary ropes”: Gautam Gambhir against India-Pakistan players’ camaraderie
2023-09-03 10:33:40
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