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‘We are capable of responding back’: Farhan Saeed on Indian cricket team’s decision not to visit Pakistan for Asia Cup

‘We are capable of responding back’: Farhan Saeed on Indian cricket team’s decision not to visit Pakistan for Asia Cup

The singer-actor suggested the PCB boycott the World Cup 2023 in response and argued that the Indian team must realise that "their value is no longer the same".
22 Oct, 2022

Actor-singer Farhan Saeed recently appeared on Har Lamha Purjosh on ARY News for his upcoming film Tich Button. While most of the questions were about his film, host Waseem Badami teased the subject of the Indian cricket team refusing to come to Pakistan for next year’s Asia Cup and hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Saeed called their response “childish” and reminded the panel that it has been happening for quite a while.

On Thursday, the actor joined Kamran Akmal, Younis Khan, Tanvir Ahmed, Aadi Adeal and Mustafa Chaudhry as part of the promotions for his film and a healthy discussion on Pakistan’s upcoming cricket tournaments and matches ensued. Then came the topic of India’s decision to back out of next year’s Asia Cup. “If this is what they do and the World Cup takes place, then Pakistan should host a PSL here, the entire nation should go and see it, and boycott the World Cup because this is stupid and childish and has been happening for quite some time,” said Saeed.

The Mere Humsafar actor suggested that we need to respond, as suggested by Khan and Akmal. He urged the PCB to promote cricket and take a stand where needed. “I think we should we shouldn’t be scared of anyone at this point because if in the T20 World Cup the number one and number three batsmen are absent, that will be one dull tournament. So they should also realise by now that their value is no longer the same as the team that never lost a World Cup. We are capable of responding back so they should just back off a little,” said Saeed.

Shifting the focus to the former cricketers next to Saeed, Badami said that the ‘Sajni’ singer carries the sentiments of the people. Khan, the former batsman agreed with Saeed and said any cricket fan around the world would agree with them and their stance, which is that matches between India and Pakistan must take place, with both teams visiting the countries.

On Tuesday, Indian cricket board’s Secretary Jay Shah ruled out the possibility of the Indian cricket team visiting Pakistan for the 50-over Asia Cup next year, saying that they had decided to hold the tournament at a neutral venue. “It’s the government that decides over the permission of our team visiting Pakistan, so we won’t comment on that but for the 2023 Asia Cup, it is decided that the tournament will be held at a neutral venue,” Shah, who is also the president of Asian Cricket Council, said.

Comments

Reality Oct 22, 2022 05:01pm
These small time tv actors love to give tall claims for 2 mins of fame
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SAM Oct 22, 2022 05:02pm
Who is this twit?
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Aadi Oct 22, 2022 05:06pm
He should be worried about acting and singing instead of cricket.
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Pandu Oct 22, 2022 05:11pm
What he will do, respond by dancing?
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M. Saeed Oct 22, 2022 05:18pm
Those who are afraid of game war, what would they do if it is real nuclear war?
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Abbas Akbar Oct 22, 2022 05:33pm
Take a stand
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Alrehan Oct 22, 2022 05:42pm
Sir we need money we should not fight with big boards instead we should ask for money due to revenue loss. All we need is money
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Oct 22, 2022 05:49pm
He is 100 percent right.
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Misplaced Oct 22, 2022 05:52pm
As with many Pakistani's Farhan Saeed has an inflated sense of how important Pakistan is. If they skip the world cup, they will not be missed. PCB will however continue to receive its share from India via ICC.
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Waheed Noor Oct 22, 2022 06:35pm
How do you respond back? Sing at the top of your voice, may be?
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ShadowLugia Oct 22, 2022 06:54pm
Responding with what, Asking for loans or food items ?
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Jaweed Oct 22, 2022 08:35pm
With Heezda Heejabees like Farhan Saeed, yes, sure, we can respond
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Frank Manuel Oct 22, 2022 09:41pm
Don’t threaten boycotting WC in India DO IT. PCB is financial dependent on India so will shout but eventually fall in line. The BCCI is provoking it to abstain from the WC rather than let the Indian government try to ban the Pakistani team which will be difficult as per ICC rules. A neat trap.
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Wahab UK Oct 22, 2022 10:46pm
Unnecessarily silly and small talk from Mr Saeed. We are better than this, no need to fan the hatred.
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Ali Oct 22, 2022 11:15pm
Finally, a Pakistani showbiz person with guts . Proud of you
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Ahmed Oct 22, 2022 11:26pm
Petulance and small-time thinking are firmly behind this Indian decision. The pipsqueak who proudly announced it is sadly unaware of the serious blow dealt to future India-Pakistan relations. You have to live in peace with your neighbour whether you like him or not.
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Ahmed Oct 22, 2022 11:39pm
@Frank Manuel "BCCI is provoking PCB to boycott the World Cup so that it doesn't have to ban the Pak team which will provoke the ICC." This is what is being said here. It will be difficult to find more disgraceful, cunning, and cowardly words on this subject anywhere.
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SMI Oct 22, 2022 11:48pm
Well said !
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Helloall Oct 23, 2022 01:39am
Instead of getting angry, first fix the problem that's causing this boycott by India.
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Kumkumji Oct 23, 2022 01:45am
If india won tomorrow match with Pakistan then indian will get emboldened.
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Adam Seeker Oct 23, 2022 04:06am
Knowing reactionary Pakistanis, India made a calculated move to eliminate Pakistan from the world cup. Now keep your word, no U turn.
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Who is this little kid?
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