Pakistani cricketers intrude into Kashmir in the hope of getting an berth in the IPL!

In an unimaginable turn of events, a motley bunch of Pakistani cricketers lead by Shahid Afridi has intruded into Indian territory via Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The players have long been frustrated by their non-inclusion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and hence feel this move will help them get a place in the cash rich T-20 league.

Shahid Afridi (left), seen here with Abdul Razzaq, is the leader of the pack © Getty Images

By Bhanu Chauhan

Please note this is a humour article – work of pure fiction

In an unimaginable turn of events, a motley bunch of Pakistani cricketers lead by Shahid Afridi has intruded into Indian territory via Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The players have long been frustrated by their non-inclusion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and hence feel this move will help them get a place in the cash rich T-20 league.The leader of the pack, Shahid Afridi, told our reporter that they have been closely monitoring India’s foreign policy over the last two years which has made them come to the conclusion that India strongly believes in the policy of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava.’ He recalled the warm welcome accorded to the Pakistani Prime Minister by Salman Khurshid months after the barbaric incident at the Line of Control. The red carpet welcome included a sumptuous state banquet followed by a joy ride to Ajmer dargah.

The more recent example has been the Chinese intrusion into Ladakh. In response, New Delhi will be rolling out the red carpet for the Chinese Premier next month so that the situation does not get out of hand. The group is camping somewhere near Poonch and will soon contact the nearby government office for ration and voter-ID cards.  “Personally, I also want to put an end to my date of birth controversy once and for all with these cards. I hope their system can capture years beyond 5000  BC,” Afridi mused.

The Pakistani incursion has left Mahesh Bhatt fuming. “This is ridiculous,” bellowed the acclaimed film maker. “Why didn’t the cricketers get their girlfriends along? The industry desperately needs more Veena Maliks.” Pakistan’s tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer were also seen camping with the seniors. When asked about them, Afridi told that they are hoping for a pardon plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) from Katju sir.

(Bhanu Chauhan is a citizen satirist with UnReal Times from where the above spoof is reproduced with permission. His Twitter handle is @bpsc888)

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