CoachIndia.com

In a symbolic act the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners did not bid for any of the Pakistani players. It was indeed a commendable act and deservers a round of applause from all citizens of India.

Unable to accept the growing reality of being citizens of a failed state the Pakistani government officials; cricketers & media launched a diatribe of insults against India.

Even though the Indian government made it clear that it had nothing to do with pakistani cricketers not finding favour with any Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, they are taking it as a national insult. The Indian government also wisely advised Islamabad to “introspect on the reasons which have put a strain on relations between India and Pakistan”.

Unfortunately the Pakistanis are unable to grasp the new reality. The federal sports minister is complaining about the “discriminatory treatment” meted out by the IPL. Some called the snub a “conspiracy” against Pakistani cricketers and said the “entire incident was pre-planned”. All blogs, forums and social networking sites are now full of anti India & anti hindu hate messages.

There is no cause whatsoever for the Pakistani government to question the workings of a private venture in India. They have to realize that IPL is a business venture and team owners were wary because the availability of Pakistani players could not be assured. One more terrorist attack like 22/11 and there will be severe visa restrictions on Pakistanis. Also the public mood will be against it.

To an average Indian citizen the reaction of Pakistani cricketers or fans is very surprising. The entire process of bidding involves a simple private purchasing decision taken in the best interest after evaluating all options. Tomorrow the Pakistanis will ask for representation in Bollywood filmfare award function, Delhi auto show and India International Trade Fair etc.

The solution for this imbroglio was that the PCB must its act together to launch a privatized franchise-model Twenty20 league within Pakistan too. Rather than behaving as glorified beggars and insisting in a share in neighbour’s property, it must get its act together.

However in the entire episode, the role of Indian media was utterly disgusting. They were plain stupid, irrational & anti-national. How can any Indian citizen forget the numerous attacks, bomb blasts & killings launched by terrorist based in Pakistan? Have the Pakistani government punished any of those involved in the heinous crimes committed by its citizens on India.

Or is it because a terrorist incident increases their TRP – that the Indian media is favouring Pakistan?