Former Indian cricketer Atul Vasan has shocked that Suryakumar Yadav was wrong after mentioning Operation Sindoor after the India vs Pakistan match. The Asia Cup 2025 turned into a political performance when Indian players refused to join hands with the Pakistan team.
After the 1 group match, Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the victory to the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. In the Super 4 match, things took an ugly turn when Haris Rauf and Sahibzada performed a derogatory ceremony, forcing the BCCI to start a formal complaint.
Suryakumar Yadav and Haris Rauf were found guilty, and their 30 percent match fee was deducted by the ICC.
Atul Vasan complained about his conduct against Pakistan’s players Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf for Cricket in India. Vasan said that cricket should be free from political messages and the works of players require proper explanation.
BCCI has filed a formal complaint with ICC and match referee Andy Picroft. Asia Cup 2025 Last. In particular, the Indian board has demanded disciplinary action, citing conduct during the match, beyond the acceptable on-field behavior.
You cannot politicize this platform of cricket – Atul Vasan
During the Super Four match between India and Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan celebrated half a century with a controversial “gun -like” batting gesture. Haris Rauf In May, Indian fans were responded to near the border by indicating “0-6” in terms of Pakistan’s rejected claims to demolish six Indian fighter jets.
Speaking to ANI, Atul Vasan said that cricket should not be used to express political messages and such works violated the code of conduct of the game. The former cricketer said that India’s complaint is appropriate for the ICC.
“India has sent its complaint to the ICC. Because you cannot politicize this platform of cricket, you cannot send a message. This is not allowed, T.They are not in the code of conductSo if you have done it, then you have to explain its meaning. So India is right, “Vasan said,
Suryakumar Yadav also gave a political statement – Atul Vasan
Atul Vasan also said that the complaint against the Pakistan Cricket Board’s refusal to join hands with Suryakumar Yadav was not appropriate. Vasan said that Surkumar Yadav also committed the name of Operation Sindoor and Pahgam terrorist attack in the afternoon comments.
“Platform used by Suryakumar Yadav Also gave a political statement. He took the name of Operation Sindoor and the name of Pahalgam. So I also felt that he did wrong. Because you talked about yourself. You did not shook hands. You ignored them, yOU threw them in the fieldAfter that, it should not have been done, “Vasan said.
He said, “Pakistan did this after a week, after doing all crazy things in the world, now he thought of complaining to the ICC. So I am saying from day one saying that the handhakes he came out for the incident, his complaint was not appropriate,” he said.
We had decided that it was our compulsion to play – Atul Vasan
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor talked about the controversy over Indian players and refused to join hands with Pakistan. Tharoor said that political and military tension should not interfere in the spirit of sports.
Vasan disagreed with Tharoor’s comment and said that India was playing a service for the cricketing ecosystem. He further stated that it was unrealistic to expect gestures like handshakes in these circumstances, given the widespread context and pressure around the match.
“I do not agree with Shashi Tharoor. We decided to play our compulsion. There is a lot of discussion about it. Please see the timeline, and we are playing because we have to play forcibly. We have to play for the existence of this entire ecosystem. So we are playing and a favor and a favor. After playing, now don’t expect us to shake hands, “he concluded,
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