On Tuesday, August 19, the Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the Asia Cup 2025, along with Suryakumar Yadav As captain. During the press conference, questions about the upcoming match against Pakistan were blocked, and Suryakumar Yadav refused to reply to the match.
India is placed in Group A along with Pakistan, UAE and Hong Kong for the Asia Cup 2025. Men in Blue will face Pakistan in their second group match in Dubai on 14 September. In particular, it will be the first confrontation between the two teams since the Pahalgam terror attack, but its position is uncertain.
BCCI Asia Cup is facing backlash when agreed to play Pakistan in 2025
BCCI is facing backlash when agreed to play PakistanParticularly after a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. After the incident, many people hoped that India expected to be removed from the incident or refusing to host it, but the BCCI decided to play at a neutral site.
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Former cricketers like Harbhajan Singh and Kedar Jadhav openly urged the board to avoid the fixtures against Pakistan. Harbhajan supported a boycott during the legend’s World Championship when India refused to face Pakistan.
“I don’t think the Indian team should play. I believe India will not play. Wherever India will face them (Pakistan), they will win anyway. But this match should definitely not move forward. I can say with confidence that it will not happen,” Jadhav told Annie.
However, the government has allowed to continue sports relations. The Asia Cup 2025 has been designed for the convenience of India-Pakistan encounters, causing resentment of many fans.
Pakistan blocks the question in BCCI press conference
But Asia Cup 2025 Squad’s announcement in Mumbai, question about India in front of Pakistan became the point of discussion. Chief selector Ajit Aggarkar was cut off from midway by a BCCI representative when asked about the case.
Later, a similar question directed on Suryakumar Yadav was also blocked, the media manager stressed that the press conference would only focus on squad selection.
These repeated interventions have speculated about the reluctance of the board to address the India-Pakistan struggle, especially among recent tensions. In particular, refusal to discuss the topic of BCCI has publicly raised new questions about its stance.
Ajit Agkar, Suryakumar Yadav announced India’s Asia Cup squad
India and Pakistan can meet more than once in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. In Blue, men can close horns with Pakistan in the Super 4 phase on 21 September and both attain merit.
Indian selectors led by Ajit Agrakar unveiled the 15 -member squad for the competition. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the side, while Shubman Gill returns as the vice-captain.
Jasprit Bumrah has also been called back after confirming his availability, which gave India a major boost in the speed department. Like players Sanju SamsonTilak Verma, and Axar Patel also retained their place in the squad.
However, some notable lapse attracted attention. Shreyas Iyer, Prasad Krishna, and Washington failed to make beautiful cuts, while Yashsvi Jaiswal was nominated only between Standby.
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