A recent viral post by the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise of the Indian Premier League (IPL), drawing parallels between India’s World Cup campaign and the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, has ignited discussions and divided opinions across social media platforms.
India Makes History with Chandrayaan-3 Landing
India achieved a historic milestone on August 23, successfully landing an aircraft on the southern pole of the moon through the Chandrayaan-3 mission. This remarkable achievement, orchestrated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marked India as the first country globally to accomplish this feat. The news was met with widespread joy and pride from citizens throughout the country, including the Indian cricket team, who watched the momentous event live on television during their Ireland tour.
Cricket Fraternity Congratulates ISRO
The groundbreaking achievement was met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages on social media. Renowned cricket figures such as Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma, among others, extended their best wishes to ISRO for this unprecedented success.
Mumbai Indians’ Creative Comparison
Among those celebrating ISRO’s achievement, the Mumbai Indians took to Twitter to express their elation. They shared an image that creatively drew a comparison between ISRO’s perseverance following the Chandrayaan-2 setback in 2019 and Team India’s journey in the 2019 World Cup. This post aimed to signify Team India’s hopeful comeback in the upcoming 2023 World Cup after their elimination in the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
#OneFamily #Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3 #Chandrayaan3 #VikramLander pic.twitter.com/kU9InzTlD4
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 23, 2023
A Viral Post Sparks Debate
While the Mumbai Indians’ creative analogy was intended to inspire a sense of resilience by juxtaposing two distinct yet inspiring narratives, it sparked a spirited debate among netizens and left fans divided.
Some embraced the comparison, viewing it as a symbol of India’s indomitable spirit and an optimistic outlook for the 2023 World Cup. However, others expressed reservations, arguing that equating a scientific milestone with a sporting event might be perceived as inappropriate and could inadvertently undermine the dedicated efforts of India’s scientists.
The post by the Mumbai Indians serves as a testament to the diverse perspectives and discussions that social media often fosters, where even well-intentioned comparisons can lead to differing viewpoints and interpretations.
#OneFamily #Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3 #Chandrayaan3 #VikramLander pic.twitter.com/kU9InzTlD4
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 23, 2023
Have some level man , ISRO’s achievement are incomparable . Don’t want to spoil my mood right now on this joyous occasion . https://t.co/9LLGMCk3ll
— Rajneesh Singh (@elirajneesh) August 23, 2023
#OneFamily #Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3 #Chandrayaan3 #VikramLander pic.twitter.com/kU9InzTlD4
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 23, 2023
#OneFamily #Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3 #Chandrayaan3 #VikramLander pic.twitter.com/kU9InzTlD4
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 23, 2023
This tweet is utter disrespect to ISRO. How can someone go to such low instead of celebrating chandrayaan mission they are trying to somehow attach this to their franchise captain.
Its not Rohit who is going to play wc, Its team India who will play wc. So stop this clownery. https://t.co/7GWzIgASz9— Saurav (@saurav_viratian) August 23, 2023