📰 Modi’s Cricket Tweet Sparks War Talk Concerns
- MediaFx
- Sep 30
- 2 min read
TL;DR: PM Modi’s “#OperationSindoor” tweet on India’s Asia Cup win is being slammed as war-like 🫨. Critics say cricket should unite, not divide, and this tone risks painting Pakistanis as enemies instead of rivals.
Cricket is supposed to be a festival, right bro? A sport where fans on both sides cheer, cry, and celebrate like one big desi family ❤️. But after India’s Asia Cup victory on 29 Sept 2025, PM Narendra Modi’s congratulatory tweet calling it “#OperationSindoor” raised eyebrows .
What Happened?
Instead of a normal “Congrats Team India,” Modi used a military-style phrase . Many felt it sounded like a battle win over Pakistan, not a cricket match . Players too skipped handshakes and reportedly avoided taking a trophy from a Pakistani delegate.
Flashback / Context
India-Pakistan matches have always been high-voltage . But past legends like Tendulkar, Dravid, Wasim Akram, Afridi – they stressed cricket as a “bridge of friendship” . Even during Kargil days, fans bonded over cricket matches 🇮🇳🤝🇵🇰.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Politicians may score brownie points with hyper-nationalist talk . But the game’s true spirit loses . Ordinary youth – the chai-wala in Hyderabad, the Uber driver in Vizag – just want to enjoy cricket without feeling like soldiers in someone else’s war .
People’s Angle
This vibe can spill onto the streets 😬. When leaders use war-like words, fans mimic them. It can mean fights in colleges, online hate, or even unsafe travel for Pakistani students in India . Instead of ₹ happiness, people get stress.
MediaFx Take 🎙️
Cricket = joy, not jingoism ✨. A six is a six, not a missile . Our youth deserve celebrations, not divisions. Let’s clap for players, not clash for politics 👏. What do you think? Should leaders keep sports and war talk separate? Drop your take in the comments 💬.
