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[REPORT] ICC referee Andy Pycroft apologises to Pakistan team over handshake row [Update@ Post 310]

Ball Blazer said:
Why did sky shake hands with Naqvi, that too with a cheerful smile. Did he forget that Mohsin is in politics but players are not?or forgot sportsmanship and nationalism?
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They didnt expect the backlash. Sky was branded traitor and extremists ready to attack his kids. So they had to be careful going forwards.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
PCB has no intention of boycott. This is planted fake news. And the ICC rejection is also planted news.

PCB should accept this apology of match referee and move on though. Can't cry over this forever.
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yeah. No point here.. No rules have been broken, I think.. India wanted to mess with the sportsman's spirit, so be it... No need to make a fuss about it overall
 
The outcome will be aggression, abuse, physical contact on the field of play in the next match.

When you refuse to shake hands its a sign of extreme weakness and possibly fear.

Its jut a matter of time before this blows over and some serious incident occurs.

If India meet Pakistan in the final, lose and refuse to shake hands it will be the worst embarrassment in sports history. They have dug a hole for themselves now.
 
Really this is such cringe. Forget about handshakes and sackings just learn to play the game. Focus on scoring 160 plus and picking up 10 wickets. At the moment both seem an impossibility
 
KingKhanWC said:
The outcome will be aggression, abuse, physical contact on the field of play in the next match.

When you refuse to shake hands its a sign of extreme weakness and possibly fear.

Its jut a matter of time before this blows over and some serious incident occurs.

If India meet Pakistan in the final, lose and refuse to shake hands it will be the worst embarrassment in sports history. They have dug a hole for themselves now.
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Pakistan's best reply right now is to beat them on field.
 
KingKhanWC said:
The outcome will be aggression, abuse, physical contact on the field of play in the next match.

When you refuse to shake hands its a sign of extreme weakness and possibly fear.

Its jut a matter of time before this blows over and some serious incident occurs.

If India meet Pakistan in the final, lose and refuse to shake hands it will be the worst embarrassment in sports history. They have dug a hole for themselves now.
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Nothing of this sort will happen.

It will be the same. Just cold professional playing with no bonhomie at any point.
 
KingKhanWC said:
Sooner or later some verbals will go to far and we will see emotional players cross the line, from either side.

If you cant shake hands, dont play and move on.
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It won't happen.

I'm pretty sure orders will have come from the top.

Even Indians didn't celebrate at all. Just did their work and walked off.
 
They should be strong enough to beat them on the field instead of crying over a handshake , feeling disgusted with the team and management as well. Just go home and build a better team.
 
Sachin fan said:
Surya was literally shaking in his boots, I saw it. And not just the players, my hands are shivering typing this.
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Dont give up your day job for comedy.

When you shake hands you have to look a man in the eyes. Only in combat sports its acceptable not to shake hands as you are out to hurt and destroy the opponent physically. In any other sport its a sign of cowardice to refuse to shake hands. What are the Indians and you scared of?
 
KingKhanWC said:
Dont give up your day job for comedy.

When you shake hands you have to look a man in the eyes. Only in combat sports its acceptable not to shake hands as you are out to hurt and destroy the opponent physically. In any other sport its a sign of cowardice to refuse to shake hands. What are the Indians and you scared of?
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I am agreeing with you dude. I am looking at my boots right now, you are too much of a man for me.
 
Admist all this brouhaha over the 'no handshake' and Surya's speech....

- no one mentioned Janaab Faheem Ashraf's contribution with that pic on social platforms
the rights and wrongs of 'no handshake's apart - its not the first time politics were mixed with sports.
- did'nt PCB CEO call India a 'dushman mulk'...
- Did'nt Imran Khan all those years back say 'playing vs India is like performing Jehaad" or words to the effect?
- Waqar younis with 'it was special to see...." any ways - chodo yaar...
Amazing how things turned in two odd days....
From the bhaagne waala virus spreading like raita & instigating and daring 'boycott karke to dikhao' to the actual match which india won to the no handshake churn which proved to be the flush for ridding the bhagoda virus from these pages becoz the very boycott he was so gung ho about - didnt take place...what an absolute 180 deg turnaround....

Hopefully we get to see good matches moving forward and we discuss the skills and skills only on display....
 
deep82 said:
Pakistan has two options now.

Boycott vs UAE, but in turn gets eliminated from Asia Cup - HUMILATION.
Play vs UAE after all this drama, but in turn compromise self respect & nation integrity- HUMILATION again.

Take your pick.
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They have to play or otherwise how PCB will pay the salary?
 
CrIc_Mystique said:
Admist all this brouhaha over the 'no handshake' and Surya's speech....

- no one mentioned Janaab Faheem Ashraf's contribution with that pic on social platforms
the rights and wrongs of 'no handshake's apart - its not the first time politics were mixed with sports.
- did'nt PCB CEO call India a 'dushman mulk'...
- Did'nt Imran Khan all those years back say 'playing vs India is like performing Jehaad" or words to the effect?
- Waqar younis with 'it was special to see...." any ways - chodo yaar...
Amazing how things turned in two odd days....
From the bhaagne waala virus spreading like raita & instigating and daring 'boycott karke to dikhao' to the actual match which india won to the no handshake churn which proved to be the flush for ridding the bhagoda virus from these pages becoz the very boycott he was so gung ho about - didnt take place...what an absolute 180 deg turnaround....

Hopefully we get to see good matches moving forward and we discuss the skills and skills only on display....
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All these are convinently forgotten here when talking about spirit of the game
 
KingKhanWC said:
No need to state the obvious but do address the topic if you can.

Why are Indians not wanting to shake hands , yet they play 3 hrs of bat and ball? lol
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I wonder if Indians would be okay if players stop shaking hands with Indian players because of India's support of BLA (a terrorist organization)?

These Indians can dish it out but can't take it I guess. :inti
 
KingKhanWC said:
No need to state the obvious but do address the topic if you can.

Why are Indians not wanting to shake hands , yet they play 3 hrs of bat and ball? lol
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They are doing this because they are bollywood cricket team and Indians try to find national pride in cricket. That’s all they got.

I am so sure previous generations of Indian cricketers and future gens will laugh on the current lot for the spectacle they put on yesterday.

Embarrassing.
 
Obaidd said:
They are doing this because they are bollywood cricket team and Indians try to find national pride in cricket. That’s all they got.

I am so sure previous generations of Indian cricketers and future gens will laugh on the current lot for the spectacle they put on yesterday.

Embarrassing.
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It comes across badly for them. Trained by a extremist nutjob government , the players were very repeating the propaganda spewed to them.

Tbf to the Indian players, they can only play cricket and if they do not follow their RSS masters, they will be shunned, no IPL money ,no playing for the national team.

Btw were any of the Indian players Muslims? Not to shake hands with a fellow Muslim because of a Hindu extremist government must be very embarrasing for their families.
 
Obaidd said:
They are doing this because they are bollywood cricket team and Indians try to find national pride in cricket. That’s all they got.

I am so sure previous generations of Indian cricketers and future gens will laugh on the current lot for the spectacle they put on yesterday.

Embarrassing.
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When Iraninan wrestler or boxer refused to shake hands or fight with the Israeli competitor- cannot remember which olympics or world championships this happened, but it was fairly recent...

As to 'that's all they got' - possibly 'that's the extent to what you can see'....

cheers Mate :shadab
 
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BouncerGuy said:
ICC Officially Turns Down Pakistan Cricket's Demand To Remove Referee Andy Pycroft

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the Asia Cup 2025. The PCB had raised concerns over Pycroft’s conduct during Pakistan’s recent game against India, but ICC has now made it clear that their request will not be accepted.

ICC Rejects PCB’s Request to Remove Match Referee

The issue started during the toss between Pakistan and India. According to PCB, Pycroft told Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with India skipper Suryakumar Yadav. This upset the PCB, which believed the referee was favoring India.

However, ICC has explained that Pycroft was only following instructions from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) officials present at the venue. They had already decided there would be no handshakes at the toss, and Pycroft was simply passing along the message. ICC further clarified that Pycroft was not acting on India’s behalf.

The controversy gained momentum after the match when Indian players were seen avoiding handshakes with the Pakistan team. This added fuel to PCB’s frustration, leading them to accuse Pycroft of breaking the “Code of Conduct” and demand his removal from the tournament.

Despite Pakistan’s strong protest, ICC stood firm. Their official response dismissed the PCB’s allegations and confirmed Pycroft will continue as match referee for upcoming matches, including Pakistan’s next fixture.

This has now created a tense situation. Reports suggest Pakistan has threatened to boycott their Group A clash against the UAE if Pycroft is not removed. The stakes are high, if Pakistan refuses to play, they will be eliminated from the Asia Cup 2025.

Currently, both Pakistan and UAE have two points each in Group A. UAE’s recent win over Oman means they are level with Pakistan, and a forfeit by Pakistan would hand UAE the advantage, knocking Pakistan out of the competition.

Meanwhile, Pakistan will play their next game against UAE, scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

SOURCE: https://cricket.one/cricket-news/ic...referee-andy-pycroft/68c9058c7da7f77e4c99a71b
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PCB seems to have an humiliation ki**
 
cricketjoshila said:
Self made 6-0 with no proof

If this match was not live

Pakistan would have claimed that they won it.

If india had boycotted the match

Pakistanis will claim India was scared to play as they would lose to Pakistan
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If the matches were not live we would have to listen to myths about

Farhan demolishing Bumrah

How Kuldeep was scared to bowl to Agha

Axar’s utter inability to contain great young talent hasan and veteran Fakhar

Shaheen demolishing his former under 19 rival Abhishek

Surya’s inability to read great bowlers like Nawaz and co
 
Can't Pakistan take India to court for slandering Pakistan? For example, India have been accusing Pakistan of Pahalgam attack without proof. That is defamation.

If India are not planning to be respectful and continue to defame, Pakistan shouldn't play cricket with India in my opinion.

Cricket didn't have these stupid situations before India started to control ICC. They turned this sport into a circus. :inti
 
sweep_shot said:
Can't Pakistan take India to court for slandering Pakistan? For example, India have been accusing Pakistan of Pahalgam attack without proof. That is defamation.

If India are not planning to be respectful and continue to defame, Pakistan shouldn't play cricket with India in my opinion.

Cricket didn't have these stupid situations before India started to control ICC. They turned this sport into a circus. :inti
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Badhaka high court is the place to go

Mighty bangla desh will solve everything
 
sweep_shot said:
Can't Pakistan take India to court for slandering Pakistan? For example, India have been accusing Pakistan of Pahalgam attack without proof. That is defamation.

If India are not planning to be respectful and continue to defame, Pakistan shouldn't play cricket with India in my opinion.

Cricket didn't have these stupid situations before India started to control ICC. They turned this sport into a circus.
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Before India controlled icc bangladesh wSnt a text nation.
 
CrIc_Mystique said:
When Iraninan wrestler or boxer refused to shake hands or fight with the Israeli competitor- cannot remember which olympics or world championships this happened, but it was fairly recent...you guys took off like ants were in your pants and raved and showered tareef's....

As to 'that's all they got' - possibly 'that's the extent to what you can see'....

cheers Mate :shadab
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What can Pakistan do to israel? Nothing
 
Why did sky shake hands with Naqvi, that too with a cheerful smile. Did he forget that Mohsin is in politics but players are not?or forgot sportsmanship and nationalism
pakistani pride said:
They have no self respect. This includes the players. I mean seriously who cares about a handshake? They (PCB and the players) have come out of this like little babies!
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SportsWarrior said:
If the matches were not live we would have to listen to myths about

Farhan demolishing Bumrah

How Kuldeep was scared to bowl to Agha

Axar’s utter inability to contain great young talent hasan and veteran Fakhar

Shaheen demolishing his former under 19 rival Abhishek

Surya’s inability to read great bowlers like Nawaz and co
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Looks like you also got brainwashed by Godi media. I didn't realize you were a sanghi too.

Pakistan beat the living daylight out of India during Operation Tandoor. USA confirmed that also.

India are no match to Pakistan+China alliance. China can annex and balkanize whole of India in less than 30 days.

It is silly to compare a game of cricket to a war. Then again, Indians are #1 in silly logics.

Know your place. :inti
 
CrIc_Mystique said:
When Iraninan wrestler or boxer refused to shake hands or fight with the Israeli competitor- cannot remember which olympics or world championships this happened, but it was fairly recent...you guys took off like ants were in your pants and raved and showered tareef's....

As to 'that's all they got' - possibly 'that's the extent to what you can see'....

cheers Mate :shadab
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You’re a smart poster. Be honest, not shaking hands with your fellow professional sportsmen always looks awful. Anyways, there are quite a few posters who specialise in pak-ind debates and I am not that good in this.

The hoo-haa that’s coming from PCB and sections of media is a distraction. Independent minds on both sides like Ganguly and me are horrified by the idiocy and gimmickry going on.
 
“As per Sources Match referee Andy Pycroft deliberately orchestrated everything; ACC’s internal investigation has been completed.Internal investigation against match referee Andy Pycroft completed.Solid evidence has emerged of the match referee’s collusion with Indian officials.Violation of the code of conduct by the match referee: at the instruction of the venue manager belonging to India, Salman Ali Agha was stopped,To save Suryakumar Yadav from a fine, the match referee avoided action over the phrase “Operation Sindoor,”.
At the exact time of the toss, the match referee told Salman Agha to mute his mic and just listen.
The referee is only bound to send messages through the team manager; stopping Salman Agha just 30 seconds before was pre-planned.”
 
Rana said:
“As per Sources Match referee Andy Pycroft deliberately orchestrated everything; ACC’s internal investigation has been completed.Internal investigation against match referee Andy Pycroft completed.Solid evidence has emerged of the match referee’s collusion with Indian officials.Violation of the code of conduct by the match referee: at the instruction of the venue manager belonging to India, Salman Ali Agha was stopped,To save Suryakumar Yadav from a fine, the match referee avoided action over the phrase “Operation Sindoor,”.
At the exact time of the toss, the match referee told Salman Agha to mute his mic and just listen.
The referee is only bound to send messages through the team manager; stopping Salman Agha just 30 seconds before was pre-planned.”
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@Major

I could sense this guy Pycroft did more than just convey a message

Looks like he’s in deep $hit
 
Rana said:
“As per Sources Match referee Andy Pycroft deliberately orchestrated everything; ACC’s internal investigation has been completed.Internal investigation against match referee Andy Pycroft completed.Solid evidence has emerged of the match referee’s collusion with Indian officials.Violation of the code of conduct by the match referee: at the instruction of the venue manager belonging to India, Salman Ali Agha was stopped,To save Suryakumar Yadav from a fine, the match referee avoided action over the phrase “Operation Sindoor,”.
At the exact time of the toss, the match referee told Salman Agha to mute his mic and just listen.
The referee is only bound to send messages through the team manager; stopping Salman Agha just 30 seconds before was pre-planned.”
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Source Pakistan Fake Propaganda factory :klopp :kp
 
Rana said:
“As per Sources Match referee Andy Pycroft deliberately orchestrated everything; ACC’s internal investigation has been completed.Internal investigation against match referee Andy Pycroft completed.Solid evidence has emerged of the match referee’s collusion with Indian officials.Violation of the code of conduct by the match referee: at the instruction of the venue manager belonging to India, Salman Ali Agha was stopped,To save Suryakumar Yadav from a fine, the match referee avoided action over the phrase “Operation Sindoor,”.
At the exact time of the toss, the match referee told Salman Agha to mute his mic and just listen.
The referee is only bound to send messages through the team manager; stopping Salman Agha just 30 seconds before was pre-planned.”
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Non stop conspiracy theroies one after another against the great nation Pakistan.

Everyone is planning & plotting to harm the peaceful harmonious nation.
 
sweep_shot said:
Looks like you also got brainwashed by Godi media. I didn't realize you were a sanghi too.

Pakistan beat the living daylight out of India during Operation Tandoor. USA confirmed that also.

India are no match to Pakistan+China alliance. China can annex and balkanize whole of India in less than 30 days.

It is silly to compare a game of cricket to a war. Then again, Indians are #1 in silly logics.

Know your place. :inti
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China will go to war with India because a fee pakistanis want?

Can pakistan do anything by itself earlier they would clim on the shoulders of America no its china. Have some shame. China just pulled out of your much tom tomed cpec what are you jumping about

China wont go to war with India even for the territory it claims is chines But occupied by india they will go to war for Pakistan. You guys are expendable mercenaries. Who don’t learn from their historical mistakes.
 
Pakistan may boycott Asia Cup after UAE match and before Sunday's match against India...... PCB thinks that this team may beat UAE and will improve record of this team
 
deep82 said:
Non stop conspiracy theroies one after another against the great nation Pakistan.

Everyone is planning & plotting to harm the peaceful harmonious nation.
sweep_shot said:
Looks like you also got brainwashed by Godi media. I didn't realize you were a sanghi too.

Pakistan beat the living daylight out of India during Operation Tandoor. USA confirmed that also.

India are no match to Pakistan+China alliance. China can annex and balkanize whole of India in less than 30 days.

It is silly to compare a game of cricket to a war. Then again, Indians are #1 in silly logics.

Know your place. :inti
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You guys got hit at your air bases still shamelessly denying
deep82 said:
India just showed you your place on and off the ground
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Pakistan should not boycott at all. Yes India put on a stunt to appease their hidutva lords but let's get on with it now.

Win or lose, Salman Ali agha gets the mike at toss and post match presentation.

Just script a strong response and speak out loud and clear.

Not coming to post match presentation wasnt good either from Salman. He could have given a response to surya there and then and could have criticised match referee as well
 
globetrotter said:
Pakistan may boycott Asia Cup after UAE match and before Sunday's match against India...... PCB thinks that this team may beat UAE and will improve record of this team
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You think Pakistan is on a holiday in uae? No agreements just like that they are playing? Mann kiya to khela nahi mann kiya to ghar aa gaaye?
 
Rana said:
Ishaq Dar is on the winning side.

He didn’t surrender.

Indians know who surrendered. Surrender Modi was coined by them.
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Politics chor Rana...we have debated this for months and we all know who surrendered when.

Ab yeh batao...Pakistan is playing tomorrow against UAE or boycotting the game?

:kp
 
Rana said:
Why hasn’t Modi and Jaishankar resigned after surrendering?
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This what surrender is show me. Similar situation for Indian army or modi or jaishankar
 
cricketjoshila said:
www.facebook.com

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This what surrender is show me. Similar situation for Indian army or modi or jaishankar
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Let’s bring up 1947 too when India surrendered a whole chunk of it as Pakistan.
 
Every Pakistani should be ashamed of even speaking the word "surrender" considering 93,000 of their own fauj surrendered that split the nation of paksitan into two. How ironic.
 
deep82 said:
Every Pakistani should be ashamed of even speaking the word "surrender" considering 93,000 of their own fauj surrendered that split the nation of paksitan into two. How ironic.
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Surrender Modi

Le aik dafa phir kaha.
 
sweep_shot said:
Looks like you also got brainwashed by Godi media. I didn't realize you were a sanghi too.

Pakistan beat the living daylight out of India during Operation Tandoor. USA confirmed that also.

India are no match to Pakistan+China alliance. China can annex and balkanize whole of India in less than 30 days.

It is silly to compare a game of cricket to a war. Then again, Indians are #1 in silly logics.

Know your place. :inti
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lol, know your place :) these Bangladeshis whose whole existence as a nation and as a cricketing nation is due to Indian generosity is now crying online. May be Pak beat the living daylight in operation tandoor, but not in operation sindoor. Also kids like BDs should mind their own business when they are absolutely nobodies international geopolitics and stature. stay in your lane which is basically in Dhaka, the worst livable city in the world

and i won't be responding back again as nobodies from BD don't deserve a conversation
 
Personally this is all just a distraction! Honestly, we should have better things to do than worry about handshakes.
 
Obaidd said:
For sure it’s been directed to him, don’t think SKY would’ve involved himself with this otherwise.

BUT he did and this was unnecessary. I know most Indians won’t get it now, but these are the moments that say a lot about who one really is. A different captain could have said no to this ask.
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Exactly - when people show you who they are, believe them!
 
BouncerGuy said:
yeah. No point here.. No rules have been broken, I think.. India wanted to mess with the sportsman's spirit, so be it... No need to make a fuss about it overall
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Rana said:
Let’s bring up 1947 too when India surrendered a whole chunk of it as Pakistan.
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India didn’t surrender anything to pakistan in 1947

British parliament divided its colony British india. God what history do you guys read?

Read indepedence of india act of 1947 by British parliament

Trying to claim what was an act of the British as some kind of victory for pakistan how desper You guys are.
 
cricketjoshila said:
Why? Bcci and goi will be under th bus even if it was their order you are a minuscule minority in india if you believe sky was in the wrong.
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SKY was in the wrong, and just because I'm not loud doesn't mean I'm the minority, not everything is decided by UP, MAHA and Bengal, yes you guys have lot of Lok Sabha seats.
 
JaDed said:
SKY was in the wrong, and just because I'm not loud doesn't mean I'm the minority, not everything is decided by UP, MAHA and Bengal, yes you guys have lot of Lok Sabha seats.
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Its decided where ? On pp?

Has sky been criticised in India?
 
JaDed said:
SKY was in the wrong, and just because I'm not loud doesn't mean I'm the minority, not everything is decided by UP, MAHA and Bengal, yes you guys have lot of Lok Sabha seats.
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What wrong did sky do?

UP maha and Bengal have LS seats because they have more Indians
 
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