
Cricket Diplomacy or Dispute? Thackeray vs. BJP on India-Pakistan Fixture
Published on: Sept. 12, 2025, 5:20 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized BJP for allowing India-Pakistan cricket matches amidst political tensions. He questioned BCCI's motives, citing potential financial greed. Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar countered, asserting that international sports should not be influenced by bilateral political issues.