Former-spinner Harbhajan Singh made a bold statement ahead of the match between India and Pakistan during the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Harbhajan said that India and Pakistan should not play any bilateral cricket relationship between the two countries till the political and diplomatic relations improve.
India will take Pakistan under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav Dubai International Cricket Stadium On September 14, in particular, this operation will be the first match between the two teams after vermilion. The military action was India’s response to the Pahalgam attack in April, killing 26 tourists.
Everyone said that there should be no cricket between India and Pakistan
After the initiative terror attack, India decided to suspend all bilateral sports relations with Pakistan, but will continue to face them in multinational tournaments. Harbhajan Singh said that cricket relations should remain suspended till the political relations improve.
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Harbhajan told the media during a society magazine event, “India-Pakistan matches always come in the headlines, but after Operation Sindoor, everyone said that there should be no cricket and any business. We were playing the world championship of legends, but we did not play the match against Pakistan.”
India Champion refused to face the Pakistan Champion in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. He boycotted the first group stage and again in the semi -finals. Harbhajan was part of the Indian team in the tournament.
There should not be cricket and business – Harbhajan Singh
Singh said that he is against playing cricket or doing business with Pakistan unless the two countries have better relations. He said that this is only his personal opinion, and if the government allows matches, they should move forward.
“Everyone has their own way of thinking and understanding, but I think that cricket and business should not be there until the relationship between the two countries, but it is my idea. If the government says that the match can happen, it should happen, but the relationship between the two countries should be better,” said Harbhajan.
Playing in Dubai is almost like playing at home – Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh said that even after the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India is a very strong team in T20 cricket. He also said that playing in Dubai is like playing at home and spinners will play an important role.
“If there is a team that can beat the Indian team, it is the Indian team – this is such a strong side. Our cricket is at a different level. Even if Virat and Rohit have gone, the team is fully prepared,” Singh said.
He said, “Playing in Dubai is almost like playing at home. The role of the spinners will be very big, and I hope the team brings back the cup,” he said.
India launched its Asia Cup 2025 campaign in Dubai with a nine -wicket win over the United Arab Emirates. Indian spinners shared six wickets between them.
Kuldeep Yadav was bowlers’ picks for blue men, with 4 wickets with more than 7 overs, while Varun Chakarwardi and Axar Patel took one wicket with one wicket each. India chased a target of 58 runs in only 4.3 overs.
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