Suryayakumar Yadav, Sourav Ganguly, Mohammad Azharuddin, Salman Ali Agha (Pic: X/@surya_14kumar/@bhaichung15/@ICC)
The Asia Cup 2025 clash between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is scheduled to be played on September 14. The clash started facing criticism with several fans and former players asking to call off the game due to the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir (Pic: X/@surya_14kumar/@ICC)
Speaking on the clash, former Team India captain Mohammad Azharuddin said, "Looking at the current situation in the country, we shouldn’t be playing this match. Everyone is aware of the issues we are facing. And if we have to play, then we should play every sport — not just by picking and choosing" (Pic: X/@azharflicks)
(With IANS Inputs)
India's iconic captain, Sourav Ganguly, said, "I'm okay with the schedule. Sport must continue. What happened in Pahalgam should never happen, but we can't let that stop the game. Terrorism must end. India has taken a firm stand against it, it's in the past now. Sport must go on" (Pic: X/@ICC)
(With PTI Inputs)
Former India player, Manoj Tiwary, also shared his views on the clash, by saying, "I am against it. The India-Pakistan match should not be held. Especially after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in which civilians have been killed. After that, Operation Sindoor has taken place" (Pic: X/@tiwarymanoj)
(With ANI Inputs)
India's legendary football skipper Bhaichung Bhutia also said, "I feel that it should be left to the government to decide, but at the same time, it should not be selective. If they are not playing cricket between India and Pakistan, they should not be playing any other sport as well" (Pic: X/@bhaichung15)
(With ANI Inputs)
"I think it has to be a stand by the government of India to decide whether any sport, including cricket, has to be played or not. I would support and appreciate any call the government takes, but it should not be only exclusively for a particular sport," added the former footballer (Pic: X/@bhaichung15)
(With ANI Inputs)
So far, the Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India has managed to win their opening clash of the continental event, which was against the UAE (Pic: X/@surya_14kumar)
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