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Bollywood congratulates Pakistan on historic cricket win

Bollywood congratulates Pakistan on historic cricket win

Farhan Akhtar, Sushmita Sen and others say the boys played well!
Updated 19 Jun, 2017

And we did it!

The Pakistani cricket team trounced their Indian opponents on the field today, bagging the coveted Champions Trophy.

The victory is extra-sweet because it was Pakistan's first final in this championship and they were widely considered the tournament's underdogs

Naturally, fans have gone ballistic on Twitter:

But what surprised us what was the outpouring of good wishes from across the border. Bollywood extended its heartiest congratulations to the Pakistan cricket team.

Good to see Bolly stars set an example for sportsmanship!

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waleed fakhar Jun 18, 2017 10:00pm
Let these youngsters play and retire shoiab malik,wahab riaz,hafeez and ahmed shezad ....
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Imran Malik Jun 18, 2017 10:03pm
We must not forget we are neighbours and we must respect the defeat of the neighbours team.
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Marzi Jun 18, 2017 10:07pm
Ramzan Mubarak, Pakistan Cricket Team, you really have EARNED your EID. You have done us proud.
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Prasan Patel Jun 18, 2017 10:11pm
You gotta give credit where it's due. Pakistan really played well in all departments. They entered tournament ranked 8th in the world and won the title. Congratulations from India. Cheers !!
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ABE Jun 18, 2017 11:07pm
No word from Big B himself!? Better luck next time.
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Subhan Jun 18, 2017 11:36pm
Respect to India as well. They showed great sportsman spirit.
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Shahid Jun 19, 2017 12:02am
It's just a game of cricket, I wish we could win hearts and love of Indians and live side by side like good neighbors.
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Dr. Farhat H. Siddiqi Jun 19, 2017 12:12am
Congratulations from the Pakistani Americans in California. You made us proud. We were waiting for a day like this for a long time.
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pakRocks Jun 19, 2017 12:16am
I must say to the Indian fans out there that they must learn today pride hath a fall. They were being too proud, forgetting that its cricket and cricket is by chance. 3 GOOD deliveries from Amir, and the entire Indian pride was done and dusted. Sometimes such lessons become too critical for people who forget the realities of the Game. ICC was the only area left in which Pak had to teach a lesson to the Indians, which they also did. Now its Pak which has won 73 ODIs and India 52 out total 129. So this win answer to those Indians who have been relying too much on the stats. Congrats Pakistan. Pakistan Zindabad.
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ripan Jun 19, 2017 12:20am
Pakistani bowlers made us look ordinary today,couldn't help but appreciate Aamir's destructive 6 over spell.At least we have beaten you in hockey today :( Lots of love from India.
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Farhan Jun 19, 2017 12:33am
Dear India We love and admire you. We also know these feelings are reciprocal. God bless our countries. Jai Hind and Pakistan Zindabad. Regards, Proud Pakistani supporter
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A Ahmed Jun 19, 2017 12:53am
@ripan Congratulations to all winners and losers! I hope this is the beginning of maturity between our two great nations!
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Ashwin Jun 19, 2017 01:17am
It's the power of young blood. Well played Pakistan. You have shut all the speaking mouths. Now just go forward. Never look back. Happy to see a marvellous team.
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Aashiq Jun 19, 2017 02:32am
Ramadan Mubarak....really superb ...congrats Team Pakistan !!! PAKISTAN PAYINDABAD...ZINDABAD'ZINDABAD☺ Love & Respect From IOK
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jawahar lal Jun 19, 2017 03:08am
A PERFORMANCE THAT WILL DELIGHT THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD AND WILL GO DOWN IN THE CRICKET HISTORY FOR REFERENCE.
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M. Emad Jun 19, 2017 03:27am
ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings (18 June 2017): India-3rd, Pakistan-6th.
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Ajaya k Dutt Jun 19, 2017 03:53am
@Subhan - However lonely, Thanks for your graceful comments.
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Harith Jun 19, 2017 03:58am
@pakRocks probably, you might not know; Indian bats men have a trackrecord of tearing apart grts like Wasim and the master of revere swing Waquar and Shoiab. it is true that, today, our batsmen were in trans; coming days will show you guys what analysis your bowlers will have; meet in coming world cup.
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Harith Jun 19, 2017 04:01am
@Shahid well; loosing to a well played team is respect and also a win. loss in fight is fair;but, this is not called loosing; some thing else;Indian team, ex players, coaches, selectors and managment should sit together must sit together and honestly introspect and brain storm each and every thing
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MMKhan Jun 19, 2017 04:03am
@ABE: Big B is a serial opportunist! And the Khans don't want to invite more troubles from the fanatics!
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Happy Jun 19, 2017 05:03am
If only both countries could live next to each other with mutual love and respect ✊
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farouq omaro Jun 19, 2017 05:40am
Wonderful gift for Eid. Congrats!
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Imran Jun 19, 2017 05:53am
Where is Rishi Kapoor sahib?????
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Omar Jun 19, 2017 08:38am
@ripan hehe remind me when we lost the match against you and then everyone was saying that our national sports is Hockey :D:D:D:D
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Kharar Jun 19, 2017 08:43am
Wah Wah Team Pakistan!
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Anand Jun 19, 2017 08:52am
wonder why hyper immature Indian media has gone silent all of a sudden?? itna sannaata kyun hai, bhai???
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Nadeem Zafar, Jun 19, 2017 08:53am
Bollywood has to be the real ambassadors of friendship. They are loved in Pakistan. I wish our boys could play in IPL as well. Where will you find a bowler like Amir Khan and Hassan Ali in India? What about Fakhr i Alam and our leader par excellence Sarfataz Ahmed? Lets keep politics separate from arts and sports. Hum ne tumko daikha, tum ne humko daikha aisay....
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MAK Jun 19, 2017 09:30am
Angels helped us this astounding victory
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Kshitiz mishra Jun 19, 2017 09:43am
@pakRocks congrats you and your country on winning Champions Trophy cup. We too won and defeated pakistan with a big margin in Hockey with 7-1. Love from India :)
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Yasir Jun 19, 2017 09:44am
@ripan Indian fans have something to celebrate .....
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Brahmadathan KN Jun 19, 2017 09:58am
What a way to celebrate Eid! Ramadan Mubarak! Well done Pakistan! There is nothing in love and cricket. The game must win!
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ahsan Jun 19, 2017 10:04am
Nice comments . Good sportsmanship. Its a sport and should be taken as such . No point getting too emotional considering some of the horrendous tweets that have been directed at each other.
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Imran ghumman Jun 19, 2017 10:17am
This is indeed grtness shown by these actors. One must ponder why win means humiliation to the losers. Win must mean jubiliation for the winners and consolation to losers and nothing else. Why the jubiliation of one side shud inflict pain to the others. Any ways congratz to pak nation and betterluck to indian team next time.
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bharat Jun 19, 2017 10:58am
Yes, Pak deserved this victory.
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Farouk A. Pasha Jun 19, 2017 11:19am
Well, tremendous comeback and great win. All praise for the team. As far as social media friends are concerned. My request. Win or lose? Let's be gracious. Always. Lots of Love.
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R KMumar Jun 19, 2017 11:20am
True, But why can't the same gesture be shown by Pakistani's when the need arises. Why can't we rise above politics and cross boundary hate and set an example for the world how good two neighbors can be. Hope, our generation can witness this in our life only. May God bring peace and harmony.
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JS Jun 19, 2017 12:20pm
Zindabad Young Cricket Team! You are here to stay!! Stay committed to your purpose and goal, and undaunted on the cricket field and humble off the field, you shall be successful ever. That's the direction for unlimited success. Stay blessed!!! As for the Indian captain, you won our hearts by your praise of the winning team. Stay strong and blessed!
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Desi_Baba Jun 19, 2017 12:21pm
Sachin Tendulkar on the other hand focused on hockey as if he never played cricket!
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skp Jun 19, 2017 12:32pm
CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!! TO NEW CHAMP, well played this will bring the change & hope both will play bilateral series in India OR Pak OR UAE , well wisher from India
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skp Jun 19, 2017 12:33pm
well done congrats to pak team , from India
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muhammad idrees khan Jun 19, 2017 01:07pm
Thanks to all Bollywood celebrities who have praised the team Pakistan and congratulated.
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AHMED Jun 19, 2017 01:36pm
We love Bolywood, we love their great artists and We love cricket. India has a great team. We should Admire and invite to play in Pakistan. Lets have good relationship in trade., politics and show our sportsmanship with respect and humbleness to All our Indian fellows. While we calibrate our Victory we should also give them due credit as they Reached upto the final match.
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Ayan - Super Hero not Super model Jun 19, 2017 01:36pm
Absolutely no comparision: Pak: Isolation, few tours, PSL just 2 seasons. Ind: In and out playing well, IP 10 years. Indian team is super charged playing with almost all the best players in IPL. Defeating IPL XI with such a big margin is a great achievement.
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Alanore Jun 19, 2017 01:40pm
Susmita Sens message was the best. Pakistanies dont get carried away. The only match which matters is the world cup which is like a final exam.
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talat Jun 19, 2017 02:38pm
You know who is the real Champion of the day - The Goodwill between Us ............. graciousness, win or lose
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Amina Jun 20, 2017 12:59am
Thanks Neighbours. And very very warm congratulations for the Indian team hockey victory. 7 goals in such a high level tournament is no way an easy task. May you win the finals with such great performances, uniterrupted. Go Blue Go. Blue everyone away in Hockey. Hugs.
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AzmeeN Jun 20, 2017 03:27pm
@waleed fakhar I fully agree. There will be more harmony among young players, no generation gap.
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Sra Jun 22, 2017 10:03pm
@Subhan well wrote thanks brother
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