Pakistan vs India: Enough of Obedience
Respect or Nothing
India has long dictated the terms of cricketing engagement, treating Pakistan as if our presence is optional but our obedience mandatory. Bilateral series are cancelled at their whim, neutral venues imposed, respect denied. Yet when the World Cup arrives, Pakistan is expected to show up, generate billions, and keep the spectacle alive. This imbalance cannot continue. Respect is not a favour—it is the foundation of rivalry.
Mockery is Not Rivalry
On Indian national TV, Pakistanis are ridiculed, dismissed, and mocked as if our dignity is expendable. For years, Pakistan’s response has been silence. But silence is not diplomacy—it is surrender. Rivalry cannot survive on humiliation. If India wants the rivalry, it must treat Pakistan as an equal, not a punchline.
Boycott as a Message
The PCB’s hint at boycotting the February clash has rattled India and the ICC alike. Indian media screamed about losses worth ₹4500 crore. That figure alone exposes the truth: Pakistan is not a side character, it is the backbone of the rivalry. Without Pakistan, the “biggest match in cricket” collapses into a hollow spectacle. Boycott is not weakness—it is a message that Pakistan’s dignity is non-negotiable.
Cricket Without Dignity is Humiliation
Critics warn that boycotting will hurt Pakistan’s credibility. But credibility without dignity is worthless. Playing under insult is not cricket—it is humiliation dressed as sport. Pakistan must show the world that respect is the price of participation.
Breaking the Cycle
This is bigger than one match. It is about breaking the cycle where India dictates and Pakistan obeys. It is about telling the ICC that Pakistan’s participation cannot be taken for granted. It is about showing fans that their pride matters as much as their passion.
Final Word
Pakistan vs India is the heartbeat of world cricket. But a heartbeat without dignity is lifeless. If India continues to ridicule Pakistan while refusing respect, then Pakistan has every right to walk away. Enough of obedience. Enough of silence. Cricket must be played on equal terms—or not at all.
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