Yesterday, while scrolling through reels, one caught my eye—a clip of Arnab Goswami shouting under the hashtag #PleaseBoycott. To me, this wasn’t just noise from across the border. It was a reminder of how Pakistan’s own compromises have repeatedly given India the chance to humiliate us.
History Shows Who Helped Whom
Let’s not forget:
- In the 1980s, when BCCI had no global clout, it was Pakistan that helped India take cricket outside England. Without our support, their rise would have been delayed.
- In the 1996 World Cup, the official host city was Lahore, not Mumbai. Pakistan carried the weight of legitimacy. And when Australia and West Indies boycotted matches in Sri Lanka, Pakistan stood firm with Sri Lanka—and India did too. That solidarity mattered.
- These historic events prove Pakistan gave India the platform they now dominate. Today’s arrogance from BCCI ignores this truth.
Compromises That Hurt Us
The problem is not just India’s arrogance—it’s our own compromises.
- Najam Sethi’s hybrid model during the Asia Cup 2023 diluted Pakistan’s sovereignty. Four matches in Pakistan, nine in Sri Lanka. That wasn’t diplomacy—it was surrender.
- During PSL’s COVID‑era, Pakistan proved resilience by completing matches in Karachi behind closed doors. Yet the next season was shifted to Abu Dhabi, undermining our achievement.
- Even the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights were hollowed out, with India’s matches allowed in Dubai.
Each compromise gave critics ammunition. Each compromise weakened our dignity.
Leadership – Consistency Over Popularity
I have been critical of PCB leadership, but one thing is clear: consistency matters more than popularity.
- Ramiz Raja was mocked by Indian YouTubers and criticized at home. He wasn’t perfect, but he was consistent. He understood that country comes first, not personal ego.
- Mohsin Naqvi, the current PCB chairman, may not have everyone’s agreement, but he has shown continuity. And continuity is more important than appeasement.
Meritocracy – Cure to the Inferiority Complex
Pakistan must get rid of the mentality that “my comment matters.” On the surface, it looks harmless. But when dissected, it reveals an inferiority complex.
The world doesn’t see scattered opinions as individual voices. They see them as Pakistan’s voice. And when that voice is inconsistent, self‑serving, and compromised, it does more harm than good.
Meritocracy in cricket and society ensures Pakistan’s image abroad is one of strength, fairness, and dignity—not of inferiority complexes or misplaced self‑importance.
#PleaseBoycott – Noise Without Substance
Arnab Goswami’s #PleaseBoycott rant is just noise. Indians cannot do anything to us unless we give them the chance. And we’ve given them too many.
The hashtag itself is hollow. It thrives only when Pakistan compromises. When we stand firm, when we prioritize national interests, when we lead with meritocracy and consistency, hashtags like #PleaseBoycott lose their sting.
Conclusion – Stop Giving Them the Chance
History proves Pakistan gave India the chance to rise. From the 1980s expansion to the 1996 World Cup, from PSL resilience to Asia Cup compromises, the pattern is clear: our generosity built their platform, our compromises gave them arrogance.
The lesson is simple: India cannot humiliate us unless we give them the chance. Pakistan must stop compromising beyond the overlap of shared interests. Our cricket board must prioritize national dignity, meritocracy, and consistency.
Only then will Pakistan reclaim its rightful place in world cricket—not as a victim of hashtags, but as a nation that leads with principle.
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