'Shame on You': Influencers Slam BCCI and Government Over Pakistan Match

While the rest of the nation was glued to their screens, celebrating India's epic Asia Cup victory over Pakistan, a small but vocal group of influencers was staging a protest of their own. Led by popular YouTubers Flying Beast and Abby Viral, the boycott was a powerful statement against the decision to play against Pakistan in the wake of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack.

"Didn't watch the other two games, not watching the final as well. #StandWithPahalgamVictims," Flying Beast tweeted, his words echoing the sentiments of many who felt that playing against Pakistan was a betrayal of the victims and their families.

Abby Viral was even more blunt in his criticism. "Proud that I haven't watched a single ball of the Asia Cup," he wrote. "Won't watch the final today either. That includes no score updates. Shame on everyone who is enabling commerce with such a state. Shame on the government and BCCI for not making Pakistan an outcast in cricket."

The boycott has sparked a fierce debate online, with many praising the influencers for taking a stand, while others have accused them of being "anti-national" and "unpatriotic."

"This is what real patriotism looks like," one user wrote on Twitter. "Standing up for what's right, even when it's unpopular."

"This is a disgrace," another user wrote. "They're turning their backs on their country when we should be celebrating a historic victory."

The controversy has also put the BCCI and the Indian government in a difficult position. They've been trying to walk a fine line between appeasing the public's desire for a strong stance against Pakistan and maintaining diplomatic relations with their neighbors.

But for the influencers who are boycotting the match, the issue is simple. "This is not about politics," one influencer said. "This is about basic human decency. We can't just pretend like nothing happened."

The boycott is a powerful reminder that the relationship between India and Pakistan is far from normal. And as long as the two countries are locked in a state of conflict, the world of sports will continue to be a battleground.

What do you think of the boycott? Do you think the influencers are right to take a stand? Or are they just being divisive? Let us know in the comments.

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