Ruckus over India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025

A few days ago, a match was scheduled to be played between former players of India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends, being held in England. However, a ruckus ensued on social media regarding this match, and criticism of the Indian players began. Later on many Indian players refused to play the match and this match was also cancelled. When, in this situation, the timetable of the Asia Cup T20 tournament was declared on Saturday and it was announced that the India-Pakistan match will be played in UAE on 14 September, this controversy has began again. Fans and former greats are commenting what is the point of playing with Pakistan. People are criticizing BCCI strongly on social media.

Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April and the tough measures taken by the Indian Army subsequently, there is still unease in India-Pakistan relations. At that time, everyone is asking what is the requirements for BCCI to host a match with Pakistan. There was a time when fans used to be excited about the match against Pakistan, but now they are angry with Pakistan and are demanding its boycott.

Former captain of Indian cricket team Mohammad Azharuddin is also not happy with the India and Pakistan match in Asia Cup. He said, if you are not playing a bilateral series with Pakistan, then you should not play with them in any international tournament. I always say that either everything should happen or nothing should happen.