As Colombo gears up for the ICC World Cup’s marquee India-Pakistan fixture, VHP’s Vinod Bansal has unleashed a provocative vision: a Ram-Ravan war pitting cricket devotees against ‘game destroyers’ from across the border. His comments on X celebrate the match’s green light despite Pakistan’s drama.
‘Pakistan’s tantrums and jihadist opposition fizzled before ICC,’ Bansal stated, referencing their role in Bangladesh’s exit. He poetically linked the Sunday evening game to Shivratri, asking if Lanka will host another triumph of good over evil. ‘Shouldn’t Pakistan apologize to its ‘father’ India before losing?’
Bansal chronicled India’s storied wins in World Cups since 1992, spanning ODIs and T20s, with Colombo as the latest chapter post-Dubai anomaly. Blessing Team India, he foresaw Suryakumar Yadav’s blazing form crushing Salman Agha’s Pakistan to clinch Super 8 spots.
The saga began with Bangladesh’s security pullout, igniting PCB fury and government statements. Speculation ended with Pakistan bowing to Sri Lanka’s President. In Group A, unbeaten duo India (top via NRR) meets Pakistan (second).
Kicking off 7 PM IST, the match holds massive implications. Bansal’s post blends mythology with sport, fueling passion amid geopolitical undercurrents. Observers predict a thriller that could define legacies, with India’s edge favored in this eternal rivalry.