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Lol, once again an Indian Anchor was taunting the Pakistani team using language like Dhulai, Pittai e.t.c. Must say Akhtar handled it with more maturity and less emotionally this time. But these Pakistani players should show more self respect and not keep running to the Indian Media for $$$ when they blatantly insult and humiliate Pakistan like this.
 
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I saw much of the same from Geo cricket before the first game of this Asia Cup where I heard Shoaib say how India "ko kamaal ka phainta pada CT mein".

There will always be such b-grade media ready to do anything to create a sensational headline. Best to ignore them and that goes for all countries.
 
I haven't watch the video but Indian media is the most pathetic in all south Asian countries.
 
More than the team, the fans deserve to be humiliated.

Sarfraz didn’t call himself the best captain in the world, fakhar did not call himself the best opener and neither did the likes of Shadab call himself the best young all-rounder.

I don’t recall anyone from the camp stating that Pakistan have psychological edge over India and this is a much improved team that will soon be in the top three in all formats.

The fans were the ones who overrating this mediocre team and doing bhangra over an artificial winning streak built on beating minnows and weak teams.

They got cocky and arrogant and lost perception of reality. They should learn their lesson and stay grounded.

Now the next reality check will be in T20Is. Only a matter of time before our artificial #1 ranking goes for a toss.
 
Mamoon said:
More than the team, the fans deserve to be humiliated.

Sarfraz didn’t call himself the best captain in the world, fakhar did not call himself the best opener and neither did the likes of Shadab call himself the best young all-rounder.

I don’t recall anyone from the camp stating that Pakistan have psychological edge over India and this is a much improved team that will soon be in the top three in all formats.

The fans were the ones who overrating this mediocre team and doing bhangra over an artificial winning streak built on beating minnows and weak teams.

They got cocky and arrogant and lost perception of reality. They should learn their lesson and stay grounded.

Now the next reality check will be in T20Is. Only a matter of time before our artificial #1 ranking goes for a toss.
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Are you referring to all fans or only ones on PP? I don't think every fan has been saying stuff like this. So I disagree with you that our fans deserve the humiliation.
 
I don't get it with Pakistani and Indian media. Why do they have to be so unnecassarily harsh? English or Australian media is never like this and their teams have suffered some shameful defeats in the last decade. Yes Pakistan was terrible but the kind of extreme criticism players get is unnecassary. Few months ago both were singing praises of their teams when Pakistan busy was thrashing Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and India hadn't been thrashed in England. There should be some middle-ground. Criticize the players where they deserve to be criticized but just try to maintain a level of normalcy and professionalism.
 
I don't understand our media sometimes, I was watching a show where an anchor asked Wasim Akram if PAK's win in CT 2017 final against India was a fluke and shockingly he said yes.

Our media and some fans just don't get that you can't fluke 180 runs win, instead of congratulating their opponent, they want to turn it into something else.

Also I wish they would be gracious in our wins, they think we have already won the cup, what if we lose another final against PAK? I guess 1 year later they'll turn it into a fluke as well.

Being gracious in victory and defeat is how you win hearts not by using words like dhunai and pitai.
 
Ultimately people on both sides of the border need to understand this is only a game. Ups and downs happen in every teams history and cycle and dynamics change between teams.

Look at what happened to the great invincible Australian team during the ashes of 2005 where England had not won an Ashes Series against Australia anywhere since 1986. Such was the Australian arrogance and over confidence that they did not even seriously prepare for the 2005 tour to England
 
Mamoon said:
More than the team, the fans deserve to be humiliated.

Sarfraz didn’t call himself the best captain in the world, fakhar did not call himself the best opener and neither did the likes of Shadab call himself the best young all-rounder.

I don’t recall anyone from the camp stating that Pakistan have psychological edge over India and this is a much improved team that will soon be in the top three in all formats.

The fans were the ones who overrating this mediocre team and doing bhangra over an artificial winning streak built on beating minnows and weak teams.

They got cocky and arrogant and lost perception of reality. They should learn their lesson and stay grounded.

Now the next reality check will be in T20Is. Only a matter of time before our artificial #1 ranking goes for a toss.
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Do you actually check the OP or do you have your copy paste answers ready for every other thread?
 
MenInG said:
Do you actually check the OP or do you have your copy paste answers ready for every other thread?
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I watched the video. I think Indians are well within their right to taunt us.
 
That was very unprofessional from the host. But the truth is, media hires these people for this very reason. I don't think I have even used such words in pp here.
 
Mamoon said:
I watched the video. I think Indians are well within their right to taunt us.
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This coming from a guy who criticizes Pakistan for being delighted at foreign approval.
 
Just don't go by media hype. These guys will do these antics to attract hype. Pakistan team will answer them on the field in the final.
 
Both side media is same.I heard they called bhagoda ( run away) to kohli.tanvir ahmad (Played 2 test) told kohli is fear from pak bowler
 
Not defending the lady but sorry, I can never take a guy like Shoaib Akhtar seriously. On a Pakistani show (pre-cursor to the Asia Cup) while referring to the Champions Trophy final, he himself was using terms like "India ko phainta lagaya", "hamesha se buzdil team hai un par chadh ke khelo to...", "saari akad utaar di", etc. Pakistani channels use way worse language for India all the time including derogatory comments about its players all the time. Akhtar is an out and out India hater. He should stop being a hypocrite and refuse requests from Indian media to be on their shows.
 
The likes of Shoaib Akhtar sit on tv channels in India and do commentary for Indian channels. Most of the money they earn are from India, so what does he expect them to say to him?

He can't have it both ways, take their money and then not get stick when he is there like a sitting duck.
 
Saj said:
The likes of Shoaib Akhtar sit on tv channels in India and do commentary for Indian channels. Most of the money they earn are from India, so what does he expect them to say to him?

He can't have it both ways, take their money and then not get stick when he is there like a sitting duck.
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Couldn't agree more.
 
Saj said:
The likes of Shoaib Akhtar sit on tv channels in India and do commentary for Indian channels. Most of the money they earn are from India, so what does he expect them to say to him?

He can't have it both ways, take their money and then not get stick when he is there like a sitting duck.
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To be honest was watching Wasim's recent interview in India and I could tell he was really working hard to control himself.
 
Saj said:
The likes of Shoaib Akhtar sit on tv channels in India and do commentary for Indian channels. Most of the money they earn are from India, so what does he expect them to say to him?

He can't have it both ways, take their money and then not get stick when he is there like a sitting duck.
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I don't see an issue with what he's done there. Self-respect over anything, and when there anchors are just dissing the country like that, I don't care how much money they are giving him, he rightfully should/did stand up to them.
 
Lol, what kind of people are these that are anchoring shows on TV. Can't control their rabid nationalism even when going live in front of millions
 
mmkextreme_1 said:
I don't see an issue with what he's done there. Self-respect over anything, and when there anchors are just dissing the country like that, I don't care how much money they are giving him, he rightfully should/did stand up to them.
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Self-respect would be - not to appear on these tv channels for a few rupees. Selling yourself and your country.
 
Let the Pakistanis gain there confidence again and they will? watch them show how good they are. Mickey Arthur is right this team is talented and with experience it will grow. Look forward to Fakhar Imam and Babar!
 
Savak said:
To be honest was watching Wasim's recent interview in India and I could tell he was really working hard to control himself.
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Why go there if you have to sit there and cop the abuse? I have no sympathies for Wasim.
 
It is Media's job to be shameless (and that goes for all countries, not only India). People shouldn't give too much importance to what they say or don't say.
 
mmkextreme_1 said:
I don't see an issue with what he's done there. Self-respect over anything, and when there anchors are just dissing the country like that, I don't care how much money they are giving him, he rightfully should/did stand up to them.
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Shoaib himself spoke just as rudely about India on Pakistani TV before the 1st match. He is no saint. If he is willing to always run to wherever ever the money is, even to these b-grade channels, then he has to live with the consequences.
 
Media in general and Indian media especially sensationalize everything.

Indian team played excellent cricket and they won fair and square. They have been consistent for some time now. Irrespective of winning and losing they have set certain standards for them and they touch those more often than not. Yes they also have weak links and bad matches but they are upto a certain standard 80-85% of the times, and definitely 3-4 really good and experienced players help in that.

This is where Pakistan cricket team is lacking, its not abt winning or losing rather about performing at certain standard in every match. With this young lot I am hopeful for an increase in consistency within couple of years if the core is persisted with.

After all its a game, every player and team faces ups and downs. Media should stick with just giving news and only say something if its productive. There is no point in targeting players, opposition teams or your own team when performance declines.
 
Nothing wrong in coming on any foreign TV channel and the host was not wrong either.

It was a masala type language that's used on every TV channel in South Asia. He himself uses that language, dhulai, 'pitchaar'.. very common words on our media channels.
 
I haven’t seen it, but no biggie from my point of view.
 
its a matter of shame that these indians are using this sort of language for a team which used to be way way superior then them i wish pakistan can thrash them and win their pride back
 
Shoaib could have refused to come on the show. Such comments should only fire up our side so she could be doing Pak a favour. Our team seeing how it is playing deserves to be insulted.
 
It's just a bit of banter, get over it..people are so emotional over a game of of ball and stick lol.
 
Negative... negative bikta hai media main (Rockstar movie ka dialogue) lol. My dear Pakistani posters, please don't take our unprofessional media seriously. Negativity and sensationalization sells to audience majority of which is insecure, desperate, poorly educated and not exposed to world outside their mohalla.
 
Definitely unprofessional from the anchor. You need to be respectful towards your guests. Good response by Shoaib.
 
Savak said:
This coming from a guy who criticizes Pakistan for being delighted at foreign approval.
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He is not a patriotic pakistani.. Always keep his mouth open to criticize pakistan every time.
 
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Hawkeye said:
Nothing wrong in coming on any foreign TV channel and the host was not wrong either.

It was a masala type language that's used on every TV channel in South Asia. He himself uses that language, dhulai, 'pitchaar'.. very common words on our media channels.
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People do use those words and I don't think she meant to annoy Shoaib, but it is strange to ask an ex Pakistani cricketer if his team is ready for a beating.

On the other hand, Shoaib also makes similar comments about the Indian team on Pakistani channels.
 
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Very polite this from Shoib Akhtar, should have just refused to interview and asked to learn some etiquettes.
 
Mamoon said:
More than the team, the fans deserve to be humiliated.

Sarfraz didn’t call himself the best captain in the world, fakhar did not call himself the best opener and neither did the likes of Shadab call himself the best young all-rounder.

I don’t recall anyone from the camp stating that Pakistan have psychological edge over India and this is a much improved team that will soon be in the top three in all formats.

The fans were the ones who overrating this mediocre team and doing bhangra over an artificial winning streak built on beating minnows and weak teams.

They got cocky and arrogant and lost perception of reality. They should learn their lesson and stay grounded.

Now the next reality check will be in T20Is. Only a matter of time before our artificial #1 ranking goes for a toss.
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These are straight facts!

The Pak team doesn't deserve all the criticism they've been getting. They're just not as good as the fans hyped them up to be.
 
Saj said:
Good point this.
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Thanx Saj bhai... If someone is a pakistani then he must has to support his pakistani team even in bad times and dont need to become a plastic fan... first comes pakistan then others are secondary..
 
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pakistan is a very good team....they will bounce back by winning the final
 
It was pathetic hosting with intentions to berate a team. Most of the Indian media is like that, sometimes to their own team as well. But then again, we have seen such type of "expert analysis" from our end as well with Geo making weird news with obnoxious songs after team India defeats previously.
In addition to that, a lot of TV channels have Grade C level "analysts" like Sikandar Bakht and others who themselves didn't do jack in their careers.

The media from both the sides is pathetic tbh and that's what sport journalism has become these days sadly. Stupid jokes and ridiculing the opposition.

Coming on to the topic, as [MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] mentioned, Shoaib shouldn't really be there in the first place giving interviews. When he is earning from India, he should be prepared for such comments and behavior. Wasim is no different either as he has done more for Indian Cricket than for Pakistan since his retirement.

Self-respect is a beautiful thing, our guys need it. I remember once Sarfraz saying "Hamne to India ko CT17 final main bolne ka moqa hy nai dia". Both sides hit below the belt more than often.

Sky Cricket's analysts are the only ones that I follow as they have considerably better and well behaved and certainly more knowledgeable anchors and experts.
 
Plus reading some of "our" fans, it is really nauseating to read people would stoop to such limits just to try and be "cool and different". I have proper knowledge which personality cluster does this type belong to, but I would like to keep silent as Pakpassion is not really an online hospital I am afraid.
 
fluke said:
its a matter of shame that these indians are using this sort of language for a team which used to be way way superior then them i wish pakistan can thrash them and win their pride back
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The key word is “used to be”.
 
BunnyRabbit said:
It was pathetic hosting with intentions to berate a team. Most of the Indian media is like that, sometimes to their own team as well. But then again, we have seen such type of "expert analysis" from our end as well with Geo making weird news with obnoxious songs after team India defeats previously.
In addition to that, a lot of TV channels have Grade C level "analysts" like Sikandar Bakht and others who themselves didn't do jack in their careers.

The media from both the sides is pathetic tbh and that's what sport journalism has become these days sadly. Stupid jokes and ridiculing the opposition.

Coming on to the topic, as [MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] mentioned, Shoaib shouldn't really be there in the first place giving interviews. When he is earning from India, he should be prepared for such comments and behavior. Wasim is no different either as he has done more for Indian Cricket than for Pakistan since his retirement.

Self-respect is a beautiful thing, our guys need it. I remember once Sarfraz saying "Hamne to India ko CT17 final main bolne ka moqa hy nai dia". Both sides hit below the belt more than often.

Sky Cricket's analysts are the only ones that I follow as they have considerably better and well behaved and certainly more knowledgeable anchors and experts.
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Well said, both sides have some issues with their media. I remember around the CT that Amir Liaquat and many others were spewing a lot of hatred too.
 
I just don't know what has happened to Indian media, they are becoming from bad to worse. And hats off to Shoaib for handling this fairly gracefully, I am sure he would have been seething with anger. Other day even on star sports, Mayanti Langer and VVS Laxman were taking cheap shots at shoaib and he looked visibly angry. It's basic ettiquetes to cut short the crap if someone is not liking it but they went on and on and on.
 
The news anchor was obviously trying to provoke Shoaib by being borderline uncouth. A very classy response from him.
 
Not only this, there were other channels as well talking nonsense. The Indian media is horrible. I like Cricbuzz much better. Their panel is always good and discuss actual cricket. Better to avoid Indian new channels. I feel sorry for the Pakistan ex players who have to listen to these useless anchors, who have no idea about the game itself.
 
She was trying to be a bit funny and taunting, which our team deserved, there was nothing wrong with that, Shoaib should have shown some heart , didn;t like his response at all.
 
Snowflake said:
Why go there if you have to sit there and cop the abuse? I have no sympathies for Wasim.
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Except that there is very little chance of the host insulting Pak in front of Wasim.

Shoaib regularly gets it because he is a sell-out and a hypocrite and most people know it and don't respect him.

You'd find hardly any Indian who thinks Wasim Akram is a sellout just because he works in India. And that's because Wasim is consistent. He doesn't go to Pakistan and talk and different talk. Even during his playing days, he was always tough (refusing to withdraw the Sachin run-out at Eden Gardens) but extremely gracious and magnanimous off it. No one holds that incident against him.

Can't believe I used to be a Shoaib fan until he came into the media. He must rank as the biggest disappointment for me as a cricket fan.
 
Savak said:
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When the host is so bad that even Gambhir laughs at her being put in her place.
 
Mamoon said:
More than the team, the fans deserve to be humiliated.

Sarfraz didn’t call himself the best captain in the world, fakhar did not call himself the best opener and neither did the likes of Shadab call himself the best young all-rounder.

I don’t recall anyone from the camp stating that Pakistan have psychological edge over India and this is a much improved team that will soon be in the top three in all formats.

The fans were the ones who overrating this mediocre team and doing bhangra over an artificial winning streak built on beating minnows and weak teams.

They got cocky and arrogant and lost perception of reality. They should learn their lesson and stay grounded.

Now the next reality check will be in T20Is. Only a matter of time before our artificial #1 ranking goes for a toss.
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I have to admit, I don't like your negative posts, however this is SPOT ON.
 
Shoaib is mentally weak. I remember he was similarly ribbed by Sehwag and the anchor during 2016 IPL.
 
Hitman said:
Definitely unprofessional from the anchor. You need to be respectful towards your guests. Good response by Shoaib.
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Agreed, but Shoaib himself is not saint either.

I always avoid these Hindi News channels..full of Garbage no serious content. Waste of space and watching these news channels is like watching circus, clowns do better job than these so called anchhors #Shame
 
slipcatch said:
Indian anchors deserve to be unprofessional to Pakistani cricketers because Pakistan lost to India?
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This is a two way street and happens on both sides. I didn’t see Pakistani fans complaining when Hamid Mir was celebrating Pakistan’s win against India in the 2014 Asia Cup by having biryani live in his show, and even offered it to the Indian guest in a mocking tone that he was conversing with. I think it was Arun Lal.

Furthermore, you have the likes of Sikander Bhakht and other journalists making cheap comments after the Champions Trophy.

Forget the anchors, our captain Sarfraz was singing “mauka mauka” after the Champions Trophy. Would you ever see a current Indian player, let alone the captain, mock the Pakistani team in this fashion?

It is quite ironic to see us throw a fit over this, when we are equally guilty of making these so-called unprofessional comments. I personally think light banter does not hurt anyone - the journalists can do their point scoring but the current players should not get involved.

Neither us nor India can have the high ground here. Both parties are guilty and in equal measure.
 
Sensationalism has taken over Indian media. Obviously this idiot anchor, who nobody knows about, wants to make an impression at the cost of SHoaib and Pakistan.

Apologies to the Pakistani brothers. However, if you watch channels like NDTV, they know how to talk and how to maintain decorum.
 
I hear terms like "self-respect" and "izzat" and whatever.

Well the big news is that, saying things like self-respect or izzat doesn't feed yourself or your families and money does.

Shoaib and Wasim would not be heading to India if Pakistan had a great HD channel which high quality analysis was done like the Match of the Day for Premier League where Shearer and others sit to discuss or even Premier League Today on Bein Sports.

Wasim would not be heading to India with KKR if he was paid the same millions in Pakistan.

No one goes their by choice but by circumstance and the need for financial stability.
 
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If you think this is a taunt you guys need to watch this video :-
https://youtu.be/vedUpXkit9k

From being a cricket chat show where opposition team and its players strength and weakness were supposed to be analysed they started talking things completely irrelevant.
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Jus to put ths arrogant people down to the place where they belong I want Pakistan to thrashed India in the final again
Sad ths kind of brainless idiots get the screen presence and tarnished the image of Indian Cricket jus for the sake of TRP

Have to admit After the CT final part of me was relieved I was so frustrated because of all the arrogant talk by Indian media specially by the well known celebrities and cricketers like rishi kapoor and sehwag all those baap beta pota taunts..all those 2 kaudi k so called indian anchors talking arrogantly to Pakistani cricketer on Tv shows

But sadly lt they haven't learnt anything from the past and jus after 2 victories again started crap talk...

Indian media is the worst in the world
I urged Pakistan team to beat india somehow in the final and show ths people thr place
 
To be fair, she was just enjoying the moment....
I really hope we don't see anymore threads where people are excited about India vs Pakistan as it will only be a one sided match
 
Idiot media. If you have to talk crap then why call shoaib and say ahead of him? Our media is probably worst in world. They are talking as if we have won world cup already. Why not just enjoy our win instead of talking crap about others? Their ex cricketer are already criticizing their players.
 
Sam99 said:
Idiot media. If you have to talk crap then why call shoaib and say ahead of him? Our media is probably worst in world. They are talking as if we have won world cup already. Why not just enjoy our win instead of talking crap about others? Their ex cricketer are already criticizing their players.
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It is supposed to be a masala show. A few days back, the Pakistani presenter in the same show alleged that that "Kohli maidan chorr ke bhaag gaya" :kohli
 
As a indian cricket fan ..we do not support such anchors going overboard and making fun of any one ..

This is not our culture

Shoiab Akhtar was a great cricketer of his era and we do respect him for his cricketing skills

Such stupid anchors spoil the name of our country

Sorry from indian cricket fans
 
This kind of stuff is normal in Pakistani/Indian television if you don't like it just do not watch it then or appear on any of these shows as an analyst/expert.
 
Lo at Indians apologizing though here.

Ever watched Basit Ali, Rashid Latif or the Pak media and player behavior after they won following years of regular beatings in tournaments?

The Hindi/Urdu shows from both sides are pathetic and you are lucky if you are not exposed much to them.
 
I was a fan of Shoaib and always backed him to run through batting orders when not playing us offcourse :srt. But i would like to add that Pakistan media is no less in spreading hatred. Shoaib himself sings different tune when in Pak. I have heard him saying things like "India ko humne phaita diya CT final main, humne India ko bahut peeta hai apne time main, Sachin ki taange kaapti thi, Kolkata main 30 hazaar log ki jubaan band kar di , India walo ne dar ke maare Sharjah aana band kar diya etc". Ex Pak cricketers like Aaqib Javed, Amir Sohail always berate Indian team and never give them due credit. They are somehow convinced that only Pakistan team is capable of having TALENT. If Pak loses, its because Pak didn't showed up. They make it sound like as if Pak choses when to play well and when not. If they want they can win anyday, they intentionally play bad at times to make us feel better. :facepalm
 
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