Islamabad — A video of former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has gone viral, in which he criticizes India’s uncooperative and obstinate behavior over cricket relations amid ongoing regional tensions.
Sethi warned that India’s refusal to engage diplomatically, including the simple act of shaking hands, could trigger consequences so severe that the world will witness the fallout. The comments come as negotiations remain deadlocked over the Indian cricket team’s participation in major tournaments held in Pakistan.
The former PCB chief emphasized that India’s intransigence in sports diplomacy is not just a setback for cricket but a reflection of a broader unwillingness to maintain cooperative regional ties. Sethi highlighted that such attitudes damage public sentiment, hinder goodwill, and risk turning sports into a tool for political hostility.
Social media reactions show widespread support for Sethi’s stance, with many viewers praising Pakistan’s firm response to India’s stubbornness. Analysts note that India’s repeated refusal to participate in cricket diplomacy undermines cultural and sporting bridges between the two nations, leaving Pakistan in a position of defensive restraint.
Sports commentators and political observers agree that if India continues its avoidance and obstruction, it could further escalate tensions, using cricket as leverage in broader geopolitical rivalries rather than as a medium for engagement.
