PCCI Podcast 🏏 Peace is Peace Yaar
Oct 2, 2025
Bradeep, a commentator on politics, media, and cricket, delves into the intertwining of nationalism and sports during a candid discussion with the panel. They explore how events like Sandpaper Gate shape public sentiment and debate the performative nationalism of players. The conversation highlights regional responses to Pakistan in India, the erosion of civility online, and cricket's potential for reconciliation. Personal anecdotes of past friendlier matches reveal a nostalgic longing for camaraderie amid current tensions.
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Politics Has Overtaken The Pitch
- Nationalism and political messaging have deeply infiltrated cricket, changing how teams behave and are perceived.
- That politicization risks long-term damage to sportsmanship and the game's legacy.
State Power Makes Sport A Political Weapon
- Weaponizing sport by state actors turns matches into theater for political messaging and escalates tensions.
- That escalation forces players into roles they didn't sign up for and poisons fan relations across borders.
Warm Reception For Pakistan In Chennai
- Sarthak describes watching Pakistan games at Chepauk where crowds warmly received Pakistani players like Shaheen.
- He contrasts those live moments with the hostile narratives pushed online and in media.
