Pak Athletes' Instagrams Banned in India Post Terror Attack | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, India has taken a bold step in tightening its policies, and sports is not exempt. The latest move is banning Pakistani cricketers - Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf's accounts in India. This after Pakistani javelin star Arshad Nadeem's Instagram account was banned, sending a stern message to Pakistan. Nadeem, who shares a strong bond with India’s Neeraj Chopra, was initially invited to an event in Bengaluru, but his absence has now become symbolic in the larger context of the strained relations. Rupha Ramani explores the implications of India's ban on Nadeem's social media presence, the impact on his popularity and earnings, and how this action reflects India’s broader stance on security and international relations during this critical time.
Also on the show, Punjab coach Ricky Ponting has reignited the PSL V IPL debate. The former Aussie captain has blamed the conflicting schedule of PSL and IPL as the reason behind Punjab's failure to find the right replacement. But is PSL the right place to look to find a replacement for Glenn Maxwell and Lockie Ferguson? And Manchester United's Europe League semifinal triumph over Athletic Club in the first leg might be tainted. A fan has accused the club of re-selling his season ticket for 10 times the actual price. Is this a new step in Man United's cost-cutting measures?
