Sony Sports Network has released its poster for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the smallest format of the game. The tournament played later this year symbolizes the inclusion of teams in the Asian continent.
The poster featured the captain of the major aspects for the Asian tournament, which included Suryakumar Yadav- Indian captain, Najmul Hussain Shantio- Bangladesh captain and Charith Asananka-Sri Lanka captain.
India and Pakistan were engaged in a rapid border-par change in May 2025, causing immense diplomatic tension between the two neighboring countries. Every cricket was against the idea of ​​raising Pakistan in the radical cricket tournament.
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Reports claim speculation on Pakistan’s boycott from Asia Cup
Speculation of express sports had earlier suggested that India and Pakistan’s participation in the Asia Cup was suspected after the major conflict between the two countries.
A rumor was also broadcast among social media channels that India, being a great power in the cricket world, could affect cricket boards to oppose Pakistan’s participation.
However, before such claims, Forbes India said that India would play in the Asian tournament with Pakistan and they would have to transfer the site of the tournament outside India to the United Arab Emirates.
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Sony Sports raised more doubts over Pakistan’s Asia Cup participation
Sony Sports is the official broadcaster of the upcoming Asia Cup, and recently, he has released a poster for the upcoming program. The social media post seemed cryptic as it made huge speculation about Pakistan’s possible exit from the Asia Cup 2025.
The promotional poster of the event did not have the facility of Pakistan captain, and therefore, this caused wide resentment among cricket fans. Although Star Sports may not have released an official confirmation yet, it can also be quoted as a negative campaign.
Asia Cup on Sony Sports pic.twitter.com/wley67vzp8
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India won 2023 edition
India depicted back in the final Asian competition in 2023, which was played in the format of the long white ball for a long time of the game. It was held back in September 2023 when India and Pakistan were placed in the same group.
Placed with Pakistan and Nepal, India moved forward in the Super Four after defeating Nepal, and the match against Pakistan ended in a draw due to rain. In Super four matches, Pakistan suffered defeat to arch-rivals India.
Blue’s next male went to an unpredictable performance in front of the Sri Lankan side and qualified for the final despite losing a game for Bangladesh.
The 2023 finals marked a stellar show with Indian pace sensation Mohammad Siraj as the bowler took 6 wickets through the Sri Lankan batting attack, thus dismissing him for only 50 runs. India won the match comfortably by 10 wickets and won the tournament.
However, in the T20 format, the cup was played back in 2022 when India lost their Super 4 Games against Pakistan and Sri Lanka before the final. This will be a new side for a new side and a new captain to restore its lost respect in the Asia Cup T20.
