PM Modi on Podcast: Who’s Better in Cricket – India or Pakistan? He Gives the Perfect Answer

Add as a preferred source on Google

PM Modi on Podcast: India and Pakistan have shared one of the most intense rivalries in cricket history. However, the gap between the two sides has widened over the years, with India dominating their encounters in ICC tournaments.

Whether it’s head-to-head records or recent performances, India’s superiority in the sport is evident. So, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was asked to weigh in on the debate about which team is better, he settled it in his signature style—by letting the facts do the talking.

PM Modi’s Passion for Sports

Known for his enthusiasm towards sports, PM Modi has consistently advocated for the promotion of various sporting disciplines in India. Initiatives like Khelo India and other government-backed programmes have played a crucial role in fostering a sports culture across the country. Speaking about the importance of sports in a recent podcast with Lex Fridman, Modi emphasised how games bring people together on a global scale.

"I think sports have the power to energise the entire world. The spirit of sports brings people across nations together. That's why I would never want sports to get discredited. I truly believe sports play a major role in human evolution. They're not just games; they connect people on a deeper level."

India vs Pakistan: PM Modi’s Verdict

When asked to pick the better cricket team between India and Pakistan, the Prime Minister remained diplomatic, acknowledging that he is not an expert on the technicalities of the game. However, he pointed out that recent results provide a clear answer.

"Now coming to the question of who's better or not. When it comes to the techniques of the game, I'm not an expert. Only those who specialise in it can be the judge of it. They can only decide which team is the best and which players are the best. But sometimes, the results speak for themselves. Just a few days ago, India and Pakistan played a match and the result revealed who was the better team. That's how we know."

His response was a subtle yet definitive nod to India’s dominance over Pakistan in recent cricketing clashes, reaffirming that results on the field tell their own story.

PM Modi on Football’s Greatest Players

The conversation wasn’t just limited to cricket. PM Modi was also asked about the greatest footballer of all time, a debate that has raged among fans for decades. He acknowledged that football has a growing presence in India, particularly among women’s teams, before naming two legends from different generations.

"It is absolutely true that many regions in India have a strong football culture. Our women's football team is performing really well, and our men's team is progressing really well. If we talk about the past, in the 1980s, one name that always stood out was Diego Maradona. For that generation, he was seen as a true hero and if you ask today's generation, they'll immediately say Lionel Messi."

With this balanced perspective on both cricket and football, PM Modi once again showcased his deep appreciation for sports and its ability to unite people worldwide.