“Maybe BCCI and GoI Can Take Tips”: Priyanka Chaturvedi Praises Afghanistan for Putting Nation Before Cricket

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Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi took a sharp dig at the BCCI and the Government of India, praising Afghanistan for prioritising national sentiment over sports after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) withdrew from the upcoming tri-nation series against Pakistan.

Chaturvedi’s comments come in the wake of a tragic cross-border attack in Paktika province, where three Afghan cricketers lost their lives while returning home from a friendly match in Sharana. The ACB termed the incident “tragic” and decided to withdraw from the tri-series, which also involved Sri Lanka and was scheduled from November 17 to 29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Chaturvedi said, “Good to see Afghanistan Cricket Board call off their series matches with Pakistan, maybe BCCI and GoI can take tips on how to prioritise nation over sports.” She further criticized Pakistan, stating, “Pakistan establishment is made up of a bunch of cowards who thrive on the blood of their innocent victims and get thrashed at the borders. Shame on them.”

Her remarks also indirectly referenced India’s recent Asia Cup matches against Pakistan, which had faced boycott calls on social media following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Chaturvedi’s statement has quickly gone viral, sparking debates over whether sports diplomacy should take precedence over national sentiment in the wake of such tragedies.

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