Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has weighed the much awaited competition between India and Pakistan before his match in the Asia Cup 2025 and urged the fans to allow the players to do their work while the government does its work.
India vs Pakistan match is a much awaited competition between the two countries as they do not compete against each other in the tournament besides ACC or ICC events. India-Pakistan bilateral relations are tense on the international stage for more than a decade.
After the increased tension between the two countries after the initiative attacks, there was a lot of uncertainty on the participation of both sides in the Asia Cup. However, they have agreed to play in the same group and in the Asia Cup.
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“The government will do its work, and the players should do their work.” Kapil Dev urged not to make Indo-Pak game a big issue
Ever since the Asia Cup schedule was announced, there has been a debate on whether India and Pakistan should engage in a cricket competition despite the current political scenario between their governments.
The BCCI is creating its word under its policy due to the Central Government’s orders, which allows their participation in multinational tournaments, but restricted them from the bilateral series.
Indian legend, Kapil Dev came forward and gave a public statement on what should be done by the Indian audience on this issue. They have asked not to make it a big issue.
Talking to reporters on Thursday, Kapil Dev said, “Bus go and win. Those whose jobs to play should focus on playing – there is no need to say anything else. Do not make it a big issue. Do not make it a big issue. The government will do its work, and players should do their work,” Kapil Dev said while talking to reporters on Thursday.
Kapil Dev named Indian team as a favorite in Asia Cup
India is the official host of the Continental Championship for the 17th edition. It began on 9 September, and India has already started its campaign against UAE.
On the other hand, Pakistan is yet to start its campaign in the Asia Cup, but is confident after the Tri-series victory against the UAE and Afghanistan last week. After disagreeing with Pakistan playing on Indian soil, it was decided to hold the tournament in the United Arab Emirates after demanding a neutral site.
Kapil Dev quoted, “The team is very good and has won an impressive victory. We hope they will bring the trophy home.”
India makes a shocking start for the Asia Cup campaign
India started the campaign on 9 September in one of the most amazing fashion. He played the first match against the current host, United Arab Emirates, and recorded a 9-wicket win in the first game with 93 balls with 93 balls in the Indian innings.
The bowlers did an extraordinary job as they dropped the UAE for a score of only 57 runs, and the Indian batsmen pursued it to start with a record run rate of 10.480 within 4.3 overs.
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