The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 has now been formally cleared to go forward from September 9 to twenty-eight within the UAE. However the determination to schedule the high-voltage India vs Pakistan match on September 14 has sparked a storm of controversy and triggered a wave of anger, particularly after India’s sturdy navy response in Operation Sindoor to the tragic terror assault in Pahalgam.
Regardless of the delicate scenario and rising public outrage, particularly in India, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has given the inexperienced sign to the Asia Cup 2025 match towards Pakistan following a digital dialogue with the BCCI officers at a vital assembly in Dhaka on July 24.
Manoj Tiwary calls for cancellation of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match
The announcement hasn’t gone down properly with followers, the cricket fraternity, or the politicians. Now, former India cricketer and IPL winner Manoj Tiwary has expressed his sentiments, calling for the Asia Cup 2025 match to be scrapped because of the current violence.
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The previous KKR batter has acknowledged the rising sentiment throughout the nation and strongly opposed the concept of taking part in towards Pakistan, particularly after harmless lives had been misplaced within the terror assault. He additionally insisted that this isn’t the appropriate time for such an India-Pakistan match.
Manoj Tiwary was quoted as saying by ANI: “I’m towards it. The India-Pakistan match shouldn’t be held, particularly after the terrorist assault in Pahalgam by which civilians had been killed. After that, Operation Sindoor passed off. The scenario was so dangerous; how can we consider an India-Pakistan match? I really feel that it ought to be reconsidered, and the India-Pakistan match mustn’t occur in such an setting.”
Manoj Tiwary questions India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025 after PM Modi’s stern warning
Throughout a heated dialogue within the Lok Sabha on July 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a robust message to Pakistan. The Prime Minister has made it clear that any hostile motion from Pakistan would face a robust response, as Operation Sindoor continues to be underway.
Mentioning Narendra Modi’s remarks, Tiwary questioned how a cricket match may happen between the 2 international locations amid the continuing navy operation and tense scenario.
He signed off by saying, “Our Prime Minister is saying that Operation Sindoor continues to be happening… How can we play a match with Pakistan?”
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Notably, India may face Pakistan thrice within the Asia Cup 2025. Each groups are in Group A and can first meet on September 14. In the event that they attain the Tremendous 4 stage, they may play once more on September 21. If each groups make it to the ultimate, they may face off as soon as extra on September 28.
India Champions refuse to play Pakistan in WCL 2025 Semifinal
Even India Champions reportedly determined to not play towards Pakistan within the semifinal of the World Championship of Legends 2025 (WCL 2025) that’s scheduled on July 31 in Birmingham. India Champions made it to the semifinals after a surprising win over the West Indies Champions.
Earlier, the group match of the World Championship of Legends 2025 between India and Pakistan was cancelled after Indian gamers and a key sponsor raised objections. Even former stars like Suresh Raina and Dhawan had overtly refused to share the sphere with Pakistani legends.
