The advertisement war in run-up to the Sunday's clash between the arch-rivals, has heated up with TV channels in both the countries putting out despicable ads.
Sania Mirza
Tennis star Sania Mirza on Wednesday slammed the "cringeworthy" TV advertisements hyping the much-awaited World Cup match between India and Pakistan.
The advertisement war in run-up to the Sunday's clash between the arch-rivals, has heated up with TV channels in both the countries putting out despicable ads.
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Pakistan's Jazz TV has produced an ad, which features a character who is seen mimicking Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, captured by the Pakistani military a day after the Balakot airstrike.
The 33 seconds ad shows a model in a blue India jersey, sporting Varthaman's trademark mustache. He is seen repeating Abhinandan's viral remarks, "I'm sorry, I am not supposed to tell you this" to the questions asked on India's strategy for the match.
India's Star TV, on the other hand, has been running an ad where an Indian supporter describes himself as Pakistan's "abbu" (father), referring to India's domination over their rivals in the World Cup.
"Cringeworthy ads on both sides of the border, seriously guys, you don't need to 'hype up' or market the match anymore specially with rubbish! it has ENOUGH attention already! It's only cricket for God sake, and if you think it's anymore than that then get a grip or get a life !!," Sania wrote on her twitter handle.
With inputs from PTI
Cringeworthy ads on both sides of the border ðÂu00c2u009f¤® seriously guys, you don’t need to ‘hype up’ or market the match anymore specially with rubbish! it has ENOUGH attention already!It’s only cricket for God sake, and if you think it’s anymore than that then get a grip or get a life !!
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 12, 2019
Twitter users came up with some very absurd and funny replies to Sania Mirza's post. Let's take a look at some interesting ones.
ðÂu00c2u009fÂu00c2u0098Âu00c2u0082ðÂu00c2u009fÂu00c2u0098Âu00c2u0082 the team which swims best will win the World Cup!!!!
— sunit shrivastava (@sunit_utd) June 12, 2019
I fully endorse this. Be sensible guys take it just as a game and enjoy it.
— Shahjhan Malik (@shahjhan_malikk) June 12, 2019
Well said, it’s only a game and I’d rather be friends . Some of my closest nearest and dearest are from Pakistan. Love all of them and respect. Next day we will all still be together
— renee montgomery (@rejum) June 12, 2019
Truly well said, ma'am....Hope news channels cover this as well. Cause they don't spare a thing when she supports, or cheers, her own husband ðÂu00c2u009fÂu00c2u0099Âu00c2u0084ðÂu00c2u009fÂu00c2u0091Âu00c2u008d
— Aditya Sahay (@adisahay7) June 12, 2019
Tension escalated between India and Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on February 14.
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