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The Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Ramiz Raja is once again on the receiving end of trolls from Indian cricket fans for his recent statements regarding Pakistan’s stand on playing the ODI World Cup of 2023 in India. Formerly, the 60-year-old was stuck on his stand of not sending the Pakistan Cricket Team for the 13th edition of the ODI World Cup in India.
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But now, the former skipper of the men in green has shifted his stance over the same and blamed the Pakistan fans for his earlier reactions to this concern about Pakistan’s participation in the global tournament in India. Notably, this upcoming edition of the World Cup will be hosted entirely by India.
“We don't really want to go there but the fans want us to react. They are absolutely bitter because of what India's narrative has been regarding India-Pakistan. I am all for India vs Pakistan contest. I've said on record that I've been there for about 10 IPL editions. I love the fans, they like us as well,” said Ramiz Raja during a conversation with Michael Atherton on Sky Sports Cricket.
Later on, Raja reiterated that the Pakistan Board wants to send their team to India for the World Cup but they want things treated on equal terms.
We want to go there but it has to be on equal terms – Ramiz Raja
"Pakistan has become a brand in international cricket. The fact that the players have got fan-following in India and on record, I know, they are the second-most watched team in India. We want to go there but the fact is it has to be on equal terms, you can't be subservient to a certain cricket board,” the 1992 World Cup winner added later.
Although these comments from Ramiz Raja came up as an opportunity for a section of Indian fans to troll him. They went on to mock the PCB President for changing his stance and nodding ‘yes’ to playing the World Cup in India.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Aaj Duggal sahab ko equality chahiye https://t.co/eQzVufnhVB
— Phir Dil Do Hockey ko (@neelakhoon) December 11, 2022
Aa gya line pe😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/7hVOLKan8u
— thalafans (@thalafa64581653) December 13, 2022
At first, they said they would not travel to India, but now they have changed their tone and stance!
— Avi (@Avinash25198275) December 11, 2022
Pakistan will travel to India and Asia cup will happen in neutral venue! pic.twitter.com/KYYByo6Oxo
Samay ke saath saath Awwaz dheemi hoti jaa rahi hai😂
— Sjlkrp (@sjlpdr) December 11, 2022
BCCI ki taraf se to koi statement nhi aa rhi is bare me
— Bhanu (@PDheerawat) December 11, 2022
Fir ye Ramiz raja roj roj kyo rone lg jata h😂
As far time is passing his tone is becoming softer and softer😂
— UFO_believer (@Surajshan01) December 11, 2022