Cricket’s biggest rivalry, India vs. Pakistan, is fully prepared to return to the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates, but this time it is wrapped in controversy and political heat.
The India National Cricket Team is fully prepared to open its Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE on 9 September, but all eyes are already set on the group stage on 14 September on India vs Pakistan Clash.
The reason behind the anger between former Indian cricketers and politicians is the Pahalgam terrorist attack earlier this year, which shaken the whole country and led India’s strong vengeance through Operation Sindoor.,
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Sunil Gavaskar defends players amidst India-Pakistan boycott
Since Operation Sindoor is running, large -scale calls have been made for complete cuts of sports relations with Pakistan. The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 schedule cheated many people as India vs. Pakistan’s stability was confirmed despite the increasing tension on the border.
By adding to the play, the tournament is likely to have high-voltage struggle three times-once in group stage, then in Super 4S, and perhaps even in the finals if they pass.
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Even in Parliament, many MPs slammed the BCCI silence on the India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, while many former cricketers demanded a boycott of the game. Now, fans are banging Indian cricketers to agree to face Pakistan at the event.
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has joined hot debate with a powerful messageCalling a boycott in view of the Pahalgam terror attack with fans, critics and politicians, Gavaskar has made it clear that the players should not have a target.
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The former captain of India reminded everyone that cricketers have no control over such decisions. Gavaskar Emphasized that the players are associated with their contracts with the BCCI, and whether India will be faced with Pakistan, only the government will be decided by the government, not the BCCI,
Sunil Gavaskar was told by India today: “If the government has taken a call, I do not see how the players can be criticized or commented on them, as the players are contracted to the BCCI at the end of the day, and they will be taking instructions from the Government of India. And therefore, it depends completely on this.”
Gavaskar further said, “The players are helpless in this. They have been selected to play in the Asia Cup, and if the government says that you have to play, they will go out and play. If the government says that you don’t do, the BCCI will work accordingly.”
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Sunil Gavaskar praised India’s strongest Asia Cup squad, but India vs Pakistan Clash is still uncertain
Asked if India could still get out of high-voltage confrontation against Pakistan or even the entire Asia Cup 2025, the famous commentator said, “As I said, it is completely up to the Government of India to tell the BCCI what to do.”
Finally, the former Indian captain saw India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad as one of the strongest line-ups over the years. With explosive batting options and a balanced bowling attack, Gavaskar believes that the squad has everything necessary to protect the title in the UAE.
Gavaskar signed, saying, “This is a great team. It varies depth in batting, left and right -handed combination, and also has a great balance in bowling. It is a great team.”
a look #TeamindiaSquad for #ASIACUP 2025 pic.twitter.com/3VPPXYQ5so
– BCCI (@Bcci) August 19, 2025
