India’s T20 World Cup Triumph: Nida Dar’s Delayed Congratulatory Message Sparks Controversy
On June 29, 2024, India emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. The triumph marked the end of a 13-year wait for an ICC title for the Indian team. However, over two months later, a post by former Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Nida Dar has sparked controversy.
In her post, Dar congratulated the Indian men’s cricket team on their victory and praised star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. However, the timing of the post raised eyebrows, as it came more than two months after the final.
Dar later clarified that she had initially made the post on June 30, 2024, but due to restrictions on Twitter in Pakistan, it was posted on August 11 instead. Despite her explanation, Indian fans were not impressed and proceeded to troll the former Pakistan captain.
The controversy surrounding Dar’s post highlights the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan in cricket. The two nations have a long history of political and sporting tensions, and any interaction between them is often met with scrutiny and criticism.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return to action in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. The series opener will take place at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on September 19, followed by the second Test at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium on September 27.
