Why Is Internet Angry With BCCI Secretary Jay Shah?

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has come under attack from angry netizens for giving a rousing reception to Pakistani cricket players in Ahmedabad.

The Men in Green will take on the Indian team in a crucial ODI match in the ongoing World Cup 2023 on Saturday.

Gujarati girls welcomed Pakistani cricketers with dances to popular Bollywood songs. An extravagant display of balloons and flowers caught the attention of netizens.

Imagine families of Indian Soldiers who lost their lives seeing such an exaggerated welcome of Pakistan team by Jay Shah led BCCI in Gujarat.

Why such special treatment to Pakistan team and not to other teams ?#ICCCricketWorldCup23 #INDvsPAK #INDvsAFG #BCCI #Jayshah #AmitShah… pic.twitter.com/V2opHyYOTu

— Divya Raj (@divya_50) October 12, 2023

This welcome has left many people angry who have targeted Jay Shah.

Our soldiers are still being killed in J&K.
These people are mocking their martyrdom by arranging grand event to celebrate match with Pakistan.
These people are national shame.#JayShah pic.twitter.com/2VRPsw70rL

— Jatan Acharya (@jatanacharya) October 12, 2023

"Shouldn't Jay Shah step down as Secretary of "WOKE" BCCI with immediate effect BEFORE bringing MORE disrepute to image of HM. @AmitShah who is a hardcore Nationalist! There can't be more INSULT to Bharat than OUR girls dancing to welcome Pakistanis! Sorry! I strongly condemn!" one user said on X.

Unfortunate but unsurprising that our very poorly led BCCI will allow the celebration of mass slaughter in this manner

Jay Shah is a huge embarrassment https://t.co/TBOdCfUmwm

— Opinion Bakery (@IndiaSpeaksPR) October 11, 2023

Another netizen stated, "Addressing a serious concern here. The recent events have raised questions about the image of BCCI and the HM @AmitShah. A matter that needs thoughtful consideration. @JayShah," second netizen said.

Bhai, these visuals and the news of the celebrations during the #IndiaVsPakistan match has broken my heart.

I understand there will be an India versus Pakistan match. I also understand Our Bharat is the host country...but what is the use for all these celebrities to be called… https://t.co/UsIFv2tIn9

— Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 (@tehseenp) October 12, 2023

Criticising the grand reception given to the Pakistan players, third user stated, "Pathetic! This is pure mockery of the sacrifices of our soldiers... they have come to play so let them play and leave; why the extravagant welcome? What message are we trying to send here? 😡 We have much to learn about unity and patriotism from the people of Israel."

Shame on @BCCI for this disgusting parade. @JayShah should stop tampering the image of our respected @AmitShah ji who is a hardcore nationalist. Stop this ugly show and stop hurting the sentiments of Indians. #ShameOnBCCI #Jayshah

— Ek Shayar (@notasecularjoe) October 12, 2023

According to media reports, the match will begin with musical extravaganza at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Reportedly, iconic Bollywood figure Amitabh Bachchan, legendary actor Rajinikanth, and cricket's Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, who hold golden tickets for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, are expected to grace the high-voltage.

BCCI & Jay Shah welcomed Pakistan team in Ahmedabad with dance and music!

I don’t think we have to do this grand welcome for those who feed and support terrorists 🥵#Ahmedabad #IndiaVsPakistan#AUSvSA #INDvPAK #INDvsPAK#AUSvsSA #BCCI #JayShah

pic.twitter.com/piipyESDJH

— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) October 12, 2023

This has also not gone well with a section of netizens.

#JayShah is a disgrace. I nvr questioned his decisions Bt d welcome he’s according #Pak cricket team knowing full well Pak is a terrorist nation is shameful

Strict action must be taken against @JayShah & @BCCI for hurting national sentiment@ianuragthakur @AmitShah @HMOIndia

— Sumanyu Goyal (@SumanyuGoyal) October 12, 2023

Honorary #JayShah 🇮🇳 with #PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf 🇵🇰who has been provided VISA.He will visit INDIA🇮🇳 on 12th October and be here for #INDvsPAK match🏏.

In recent interview Ashraf said India🇮🇳 a "Dushman Mulk" and later said it was "Slip of Tongue".#CWC23 #CWC2023 #INDvAFG… pic.twitter.com/oYXaaOZEvU

— SportsPundit (@_SportsPundit) October 12, 2023