‘Is deshbhakti only for common folks, not celebs?’: Social media users react to India Champions vs Pakistan Champions in WCL | Cricket News

Former India cricketers, together with Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, and Irfan Pathan, are going through social media criticism for collaborating in the World Championship of Legends match alongside Pakistani gamers. The two neighbours will sq. off in Birmingham on Sunday, July 20. The controversy stems from their choice to play towards Pakistan Champions months after the Pahalgam assault, which had led to heightened tensions between the 2 nations.

Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The World Championship of Legends, now in its second season, options groups from India, Pakistan, England, West Indies, South Africa, and Australia. The match has drawn consideration due to the participation of each Indian and Pakistani former gamers.Following the Pahalgam assault, Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi had made controversial statements towards India on social media and reportedly carried out victory parades whereas criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In response to Afridi’s actions, Shikhar Dhawan had posted a powerful message on social media in April: “Kargil mein bhi haraya tha, already itna gire hue ho aur kitna giroge, bewajah comments pass karne se acha hai apne desh ki taraqqi mai dimag lagao @SAfridiOfficial. Humein hamari Indian Army par bohot garv hai. Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Jai Hind!”The Indian staff roster consists of notable gamers like Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, and Harbhajan Singh, whereas the Pakistani aspect options Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik alongside Afridi.Social media users have questioned the obvious contradiction between the gamers’ public stance and their participation in the non-public league. One person expressed their criticism on Twitter: “Indian ex cricketers like Harbhajan, Yuvraj & Dhawan are happily playing WCL matches vs Pakistan in a private league! But when it’s public, they scream nationalism. Why does the Govt stay silent? Is deshbhakti only for common people, not celebs? Hypocrisy much?”Another social media person commented: “Shikhar Dhawan and Afridi did all that fake acting of patriotism in war just to play against each other again on Sunday. I am saying that again patriotism is only for normal public. India will also play with Pakistan in Asia cup too.”