Parth MN
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Full Time Federer Fan | Part Time Journalist | 🏆 Ramnath Goenka, Lorenzo Natali Media Prize, Prem Bhatia Award etc etc | ✍️: LA Times, Al Jazeera, PARI, Wired
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Since the Asia Cup was reduced to cheap jingoism, I'm reminded of better times. Chennai. 1999. Pakistan defeated India by 12 runs in a thrilling test match. Pak team took a victory lap, and every single person stood up & clapped. Harsha Bhogle on commentary said, "I have never seen a stronger statement in favour of sport than this...There has been no jingoism." This Asia Cup was anything but a strong statement in favour of sport. In fact, it showed our sport in extremely poor light. And even the commentators have been reduced to a pale shadow of their own past.
Parth MN1,305,695 次观看 • 8 个月前
Last year, SEN Radio sacked senior journalist Peter Lalor over tweets that expressed solidarity with Palestinians. Usman Khawaja, in response, refused to do an interview with SEN in solidarity with Lalor. As Khawaja announces his retirement from cricket, he leaves behind a legacy that goes far beyond his numbers. Khawaja was a bloody good cricketer. He won't be ranked among the greats of all time. But he's been a much better role model than most of our cricketing gods could ever be. In his retirement press conference, he speaks about the importance of speaking out on issues outside of cricket. He reiterated his support for Palestine, and called out politicians for sowing hate and Islamophobia. Sadly, we don't make cricketers like that anymore. You'll be missed Uzzie. At a time most cricketers prefer to stay quiet, worry about endorsements and shy away from controversies, you walked the talk. At a time most of our cricketers towed the line of the government, you spoke up even if it meant it made you unpopular in some sections. On field, you were brilliant. Off the field, you were even better. Happy retirement, Usman Khawaja, you'll be missed ❤️
Parth MN308,839 次观看 • 5 个月前
