Your recent embrace of " being Brutally honest" invites a deeper exploration of history. Let me offer a glimpse into why you may not have heard "Dil Dil Pakistan" chants in the crowd during the recent India-Pakistan match as much as you may have expected.
In the annals of the India-Pakistan rivalry, we find a significant incident from the 2nd ODI at Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot, on October 31, 1984. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl, but with the onset of winter and the absence of floodlights, the match was limited to forty overs per inning, to be played during daylight hours.
As India was at bat, Mr. Ismile Quraishi, the Deputy Commissioner of Sialkot overseeing the event, received a phone call bearing grave news – the assassination of India's Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi. He was ordered to halt the match by Pakistan's President, Mr. Zia ul Haq. Yet, Mr Quraishi hesitated, fearing the backlash from 25,000 Pakistani spectators who would feel shortchanged by an abandoned game.
Mr. Quraishi courageously entered the Indian dressing room to break the devastating news. The Indian team, except for Dilip Vengsarkar and Ravi Shastri, who were on the field, were stunned. Mr. Quraishi chose to wait until the end of India's inning to avoid upsetting the Pakistani crowd since they won't get the " Paisa Vasool".
With India's innings ending at 210/3 after 40 overs, Vengsarkar and Shastri were informed of the tragic events, and the match's abandonment was declared. Shocked and in tears, the Indian team began to pack their bags. At that moment, Quraishi revealed the assassination of Smt. Indira Gandhi and the match's abandonment.
Astonishingly, the crowd at Sialkot Stadium applauded and cheered for nearly 20 minutes. Yes, you read it correctly – the crowd cheered the death of the Indian Prime Minister while the visiting team members were left in shock and tears.
This account is just one of many that contribute to the absence of "Dil Dil Pakistan" chants in Ahmedabad. The story I've recounted is but one of countless narratives. In conclusion, I'd like to borrow and adapt a famous line from the movie "A Few Good Men" to emphasize that perhaps we should be cautious when invoking the concept of brutal honesty. " You can't handle the brutal honesty". As for the notion of karma, it's worth remembering the saying about it being a bitch.
I wish you the best for the rest of your campaign and suggest you wait until Zimbabwe team's next tour to Pakistan, where you'll hear "Dil Dil Pakistan" resounding in full force.
Honestly yours..
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