I get goosebumps every time I watch this video
1999. Pakistan defeated India by 12 runs in a thrilling test match
Pak team took a victory lap, and every single person stood up & clapped
Today, the entire Chepauk stadium would be charged with sedition
1999. Pakistan defeated India by 12 runs in a thrilling test match
Pak team took a victory lap, and every single person stood up & clapped
Today, the entire Chepauk stadium would be charged with sedition
Listen to @bhogleharsha: If you ever wanted to see a victory for sport, here it is on your television screens, he says.
"I have never seen a stronger statement in favour of sport than this....There has been no jingoism."
"I have never seen a stronger statement in favour of sport than this....There has been no jingoism."
Let's be clear. India and Pakistan had their tensions even in 1999.
But we didn't abuse our Muslim cricketers. We didn't thrash Kashmiri students. We didn't lock up Muslims and charged them with sedition.
But we didn't abuse our Muslim cricketers. We didn't thrash Kashmiri students. We didn't lock up Muslims and charged them with sedition.
What is even more heartbreaking is that 1999 is merely 22 years ago.
In such a short time, how much we have regressed. How low we have stooped. How petty and vicious we've become.
#INDvPAK
In such a short time, how much we have regressed. How low we have stooped. How petty and vicious we've become.
#INDvPAK
True, this happened in Chennai, and can't be a representation of India.
But I don't remember any outrage against the standing ovation from rest of India either.
I don't think anyone called for sedition against the Chennai crowd. That would've surely happened today.
But I don't remember any outrage against the standing ovation from rest of India either.
I don't think anyone called for sedition against the Chennai crowd. That would've surely happened today.
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