PM Modi Talks Sports, Diplomacy, and India-Pakistan Rivalry on Lex Fridman Podcast
📍 New Delhi, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently sat down for a podcast with renowned computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman, where he touched upon India-Pakistan relations, sports diplomacy, and cricket’s role in global unity.
✔️ Fridman posed a direct question: Who has the better cricket team—India or Pakistan?
✔️ Modi’s response was diplomatic yet telling: “Sometimes, the results speak for themselves.”
🗣️ “Sports are more than competition. They connect people across nations,” Modi emphasized.
✔️ The Prime Minister underscored that sports energize the world and contribute to human evolution, adding that they should never be “discredited” or entangled in politics.
✔️ He stressed that sports foster global unity, creating bonds that go beyond geopolitical tensions.
📌 While avoiding a technical comparison of both teams, Modi subtly pointed to India’s recent victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.
✔️ “Only experts can judge techniques, but results tell the story. Just a few days ago, India and Pakistan played a match. The result reveals which team is better.”
✔️ His remark referenced India’s dominant four-wicket win over Pakistan, where Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century guided India to a comfortable chase of 242 runs.
✔️ Modi’s statement subtly reinforced India’s current supremacy in cricket, letting on-field performances speak louder than words.
🏏 Pakistan Batting:
🏏 India Batting:
📌 The match once again highlighted India’s dominance over their arch-rivals on the cricket field.
✔️ Modi believes sports should unite, not divide.
✔️ Cricket remains a major aspect of India-Pakistan diplomacy.
✔️ Performance on the field ultimately defines superiority.
✔️ India’s recent victory over Pakistan strengthens its position in world cricket.
📢 With the T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, will Pakistan bounce back or will India continue its dominance?
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