Acharya Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham celebrated Team India’s T20 World Cup triumph over Pakistan with a viral statement: ‘Bap to bap hota hai.’ Linking the cricket victory to the Indian Army’s Operation Sindoor, he portrayed both as resounding defeats for the adversary.
Addressing devotees on February 15 in Chhatarpur, Shastri recounted how he foresaw the win even as the match unfolded. ‘Our soldiers smashed them at home, and now our players have hammered them in cricket,’ he proclaimed, prompting rapturous applause.
India’s batting prowess set a challenging 175/7, which Pakistan crumbled chasing, bowled out for 114. Shastri lauded this as a perfect retaliation, mirroring military precision on the sporting arena.
He congratulated the squad profusely, advising that losses elsewhere are fine, but Pakistan must always be beaten. ‘Snakes must be slithering in their hearts – relax, father remains father,’ he added wittily.
Modestly, Shastri credited the players’ talent and prayers to the divine, not personal intervention. This dual triumph – military and cricketing – signals Pakistan’s repeated humiliation, he concluded, calling for continued solidarity with Indian heroes.