Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has a fresh storm in the cricketing circle. Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI)Accusing it “Use patriotism when it suits” In terms of Asia Cup 2025. The comment comes a few days after the announcement that India and Pakistan are ready to face each other at a marquee group-stage clash at Dubai International Stadium on 14 September, who ruled a debate on the interrelation of sports and politics.
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Kaneria’s criticism stems from a recent development in the World Championship of Legends (WCL), where the Indian Champions Team, which includes former stars, In Birmingham, Pakistan refused to play a fixed stability against the championThe return made exactly a week before the Asia Cup schedule was revealed, was appropriate as an act by Indian players and cricketing officers. “National Duties” In the light of ongoing political stresses. However, the latter desire to compete against Pakistan in the Asia Cup has attracted allegations of selective application of patriotism.
Taking X (East Twitter), Kaneria said:
“Indian players boycotted WCL and called it a national duty. But now the Asia Cup vs Pakistan is fine? If cricket is fine with Pakistan, then there should have been WCL. WCL should have been there. When you suit you, stop using patriotism. Let the game play – not promoted.”
Indian players boycotted the WCL and called it a national duty. But now Asia Cup vs Pakistan is fine? If cricket is fine with Pakistan, then there should have been WCL. Stop using patriotism when it suits you. Let the game be game – not publicity.
– Danish Kaneria (@Danishkaneeria61) 26 July, 2025
His comment resonates quickly and argues on online platforms, questioning whether BCCI is taking advantage of patriotism to justify sports decisions based on geopolitical facilities.
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BCCI’s big picture after Asia Cup 2025
According to several reports, BCCI officials have confirmed that it cannot withdraw from the Asia Cup after the last week’s Asian Cricket Council (ACC) AGM officially agreed to the schedule. As the host nation, India’s commitment is seen as binding, with commercial, diplomatic, and broadcasting ideas almost impossible at this level. The Asia Cup groups will be clubbing with India and Pakistan with UAE and Oman, which will actually guarantee high-day competitions and record-breaking global television viewership.
Kaneria insisted that the BCCI should see more stability and transparency in its policies.
“There should not be double standards -sometimes yes, sometimes -sometimes if you are talking about patriotism, you have to stand up continuously,” He said. “Either clearly say that sports and politics are different, or maintain a firm stand across the board.”
As soon as the countdown of September 14 begins, the controversy starting with Kaneria’s comments has ensured that the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry will be contested as a distance from the field.