In the recent ICC world cup 2011 when Pakistan and India were opponents, Indian media played disgraceful role. This was a very good chance to promote harmony and tolerance among the people of both countries through healthy competition of cricket but Indian media broadcasted baseless sensational videos packages before the match and developed atmosphere like war. The main target was Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi. They tried every cheap method to insult him. One channel broadcasted a report in which Pakistani players were practicing on a black marble. This channel analyzed this practice as these Pakistani bowlers are going to kill Sehwag and Tendulker by practicing on black stone. Another channel broadcasted a report in which this channel says that Indian Captain Dhoni is going to eat the captaincy of Shahid Afridi, this channel showed the pictures of several ex captains of different countries. These pictures were placed in frames like dead according to Hindu religion. One empty frame was shown by saying that this is ready for Afridi. Besides these frames this channel called Afridi openly cheater continuously. Another channel was showing a report in which Shahid Afridi was helping Yuvrag Singh in standing up when he fill down on the ground while taking a run. During helping Yuvrag Singh, Afridi touch his bat, during this process the bat struck to the wickets. By this way on any means batsman could not be declare out. But this channel was showing that actually Afridi did it to get Yovrag Sing out by cheating. The selections of words in these reports were shameful. These reports showed that Indian media is without moral values. This media has no moral values and the educated staff of Indian media loves to use dirty language without any restriction.
Pakistan cricket team captain Shaid Afridi has stated in his one of interview that as Pakistani team had qualified for the semi finals of both ICC world cup ODI and T20, therefore, Pakistani cricketers deserver to play IPL on merit. Afridi says that he doesn’t want to be included to IPL but young players deserve to play in IPL for the betterment of relationship between the people of both the countries.
Indian media quoted him “Afridi appealed to BCCI for Induction in IPL”. Now look at this reaction of Indian media. Indian Media is using even every positive approach from Pakistani people for the embarrassment of Pakistan. This Indian media will never think about the betterment of relationship of both countries. Infact this commercial Indian media will ponder only for the marketing of their channels. This media knows the basics of gaining viewership in India. They know that they can do it by making their people emotional on any issue. Indian politicians always used this method. They used the name of Pakistan for making their people emotional and get votes from them. This commercialized Indian media is using every positive measure from any Pakistani as negative to play with the emotions of their own people. Indian people have never realized to analyze the facts in true spirit.
This attitude from Indian media may be in favour of their channels but infact destroyer for the people of subcontinent. Without peaceful relationship between India and Pakistan the situation of subcontinent will remain under the fear of war for ever. Therefore, promotion of harmony, tolerance and brotherhood among the people of both the countries are required, and media can play an important and key role in doing so. Cricket is such a powerful tool in both the countries that by using this tool media from both sides can develop trust and confidence between the people of both the countries. If media from both sides want to live peacefully they should highlight positive aspects from both sides despite making false stories for playing with the emotions of the people.
One channel broadcasted a report in which Pakistani players were practicing on a black marble. This channel analyzed this practice as these Pakistani bowlers are going to kill Sehwag and Tendulker by practicing on black stone.
ReplyDeleteDude stop ranting against the media and its ways. The fault starts with the Pakistani players and their ill habits of cheating which kick starts it all. I seriously wonder if you watch the Pakistani media and their ways of portraying the news. India has trusted Pakistan on various occasions but they have back stabbed at every given opportunity. You don't need "This Media" to show case Pakistan's dirty deeds in all aspects of trust and brotherhood. Action speaks louder than words my friend.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the IPL is concerned, I agree with Afridi that Pak players should be included in the sides to better the ties of the 2 countries from sports point of view.
Several players from India have been punished for match fixing, now should we use the bad character of these players for the humiliation of India for ever? Should we call the name of Azhar Ud Din, Jadeja and Pharbarker in every case. I don’t think so, These were Indian who started this dirty game in cricket. It was India where Bookies used Gibbs and Hansi. It was India where Marlen Samuel was used by Bookies, so the centre of this dirt is India.
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