Boria Majumdar Political leaders tweeting about sporting achievements has become a global norm. Sport is an instrument of soft power, and such posts are par for the course. But Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has taken the cake…
Boria Majumdar argues that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's celebratory tweet regarding a Hong Kong Sixes win over India reveals an unhealthy fixation on Indian cricket. Majumdar criticizes Sharif and his advisers for celebrating a minor tournament match, suggesting the post makes the head of state look poorly informed.
The writer claims the reaction highlights underlying insecurities stemming from repeated international cricket losses against India across men's and women's competitions. Majumdar contends that Sharif should hold PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi accountable for rebuilding the sport rather than celebrating inconsequential fixtures.
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