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Any Afghani reading these lines might think I’d be celebrating the postponement of Afghanistan’s upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka due to the uncertain situation in the Middle East. Wrong. This isn’t a moment of joy—it’s a reminder of brittle conditions that force Afghanistan to play “home” games abroad.
India’s Grounds – Abundance, But Attitude
Afghanistan once leaned on Indian venues. But the attitude? Sorry, dismissive. Let’s not forget: India has the infrastructure. Mumbai alone has four international-standard cricket grounds scattered across the city. During the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, every international venue could host at least one match. That’s their standard. Yet when it comes to Afghanistan, the treatment has been second-class.
The Thriller That Proved Afghanistan Belongs
I remember Afghanistan’s clash against South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 league stage. That game went down to the wire, decided only after a second super-over. Pure cricket. Pure grit. Afghanistan showed they belong at the highest level.
Pakistan – Arrogance Without Evolution
Now, let’s talk about Pakistan. Unlike Afghanistan, Pakistan doesn’t want to evolve. Instead, they act as if they are ہر فن مولا—jack of all trades. But arrogance without progress is stagnation. That’s why our cricket discourse often gets hijacked by “Papa-ki-Pari” keyboard warriors on X, instead of focusing on growth and reform.
Cricket Is More Than Rivalry
Cricket is not just rivalry—it’s dignity, opportunity, and evolution. Afghanistan has shown hunger. Pakistan must rediscover it. And India, with its abundance of world-class venues, must decide does it want to be a genuine partner in cricket’s growth, or just a gatekeeper, as I am saying this because of their treatment to Iran, thank God! Iran understood this treatment,
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