Aishanya Dwivedi, wife of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, has called for a complete boycott of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match scheduled for Sunday. She urged people not to watch even on television, slamming BCCI for being "not sentimental" toward the 26 families who lost members in the attack. Dwivedi criticized Indian cricketers for not taking a stand, stating only 1-2 players opposed the match. She raised concerns about match revenue potentially funding Pakistani terrorism, questioning sponsors and broadcasters' nationalism. Despite her protests, India will play Pakistan on September 14 in UAE, following the Centre's policy permitting multilateral tournaments while maintaining the bilateral series boycott since Operation Sindoor.

Jaismine Lamboria secured India's first gold medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025, defeating Poland's Julia Szeremeta 4-1 via split decision in the 57kg category final in Liverpool. Despite trailing in the first round, Lamboria bounced back strongly in the second round against the Paris Olympics 2024 silver medalist. Nupur Sheoran claimed silver after losing 2-3 to Poland's Agata Kaczmarska, while Pooja Rani earned bronze following a 1-4 defeat to Emily Asquith. Lamboria, a Commonwealth Games medalist, redeemed herself after an early Paris Olympics exit, crediting consistent physical and mental improvements over the past year for her world championship triumph. (PC: Firstpost & CNN)

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia defended India's decision to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 despite boycott calls following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Saikia explained that India cannot boycott multilateral tournaments as it would jeopardize future hosting opportunities for Olympics and Commonwealth Games. While India maintains a policy of not playing bilateral series against Pakistan since 2012-13, multilateral events are different as boycotting could result in international sanctions against Indian sports federations. The BCCI follows central government guidelines that permit participation in multinational tournaments while restricting bilateral contests with hostile nations. Saikia expressed confidence in Team India's victory against Pakistan on Sunday. (PC: Wikipedia)

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar spoke on the controversy over the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai. He said the Indian team is simply following the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and government directives. “At the end of the day, it’s the government that makes the call,” Gavaskar told India Today. The fixture has faced boycott calls after recent tensions, with ticket sales slower than usual. Despite protests, both teams remain focused on their performance. India began strongly against the UAE, while Pakistan defeated Oman. Sunday’s clash is expected to be intense. (PC: India Today)

India faced a scare ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan as Shubman Gill was struck on his hand during training. The 26-year-old vice-captain looked in pain and walked off after the team physio rushed to check him. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir spoke with Gill, while teammate Abhishek Sharma stayed close to support him. Reports say Gill resumed training minutes later, easing concerns. Gill had scored 20 runs from nine balls in India’s first game against the UAE, his first T20I in over a year. India play Pakistan in Dubai tomorrow. (PC: BCCI)

Outrage is growing over India playing Pakistan in the Asia Cup after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Veterans, celebrities, and political leaders are urging a boycott of Sunday’s match in Dubai. Many say playing cricket with Pakistan dishonours the 26 lives lost in the attack. Hashtags like #BoycottIndvsPak are trending, and some sponsors have already pulled out. Ticket sales for the match remain low, with expensive seats unsold. While some argue sports should continue, most voices demand no cricket with Pakistan. Experts warn boycotts may affect India’s Olympic bid, but emotions remain strong against the game. (PC: India Today)

Calls to boycott the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match have grown louder after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Veterans, actors, journalists, and political leaders urged people to avoid watching the game in Dubai. Many said playing against Pakistan dishonors victims of terrorism. Hashtags like #BoycottIndvsPak trended on social media. Actor Satish Shah asked fans to “switch off the TV,” while veterans called for an “empty stadium.” EaseMyTrip withdrew sponsorship in July, saying it cannot support ties with Pakistan. Despite India’s Olympic hopes, ticket sales remain poor, with expensive VIP seats still unsold. (PC: India Today)

Following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, widespread calls to boycott India's Asia Cup match against Pakistan have united the nation. The massacre claimed 26 lives, sparking a four-day war and ongoing outrage. Celebrities like Satish Shah, military veterans, and political figures are demanding a complete boycott of Sunday's Dubai match. Hashtags like #BoycottIndvsPak trend on social media. Even sponsors like EaseMyTrip withdrew support. Ticket sales remain surprisingly low despite cricket's usual popularity, with premium seats priced up to Rs 4 lakh going unsold. Critics argue playing Pakistan contradicts India's diplomatic isolation strategy, while supporters warn boycotting could harm India's 2036 Olympics hosting bid. (PC: News 18 & India Today)

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has categorically denied rumors about contesting for BCCI president's position ahead of September 28 elections. His management company, SRT Sports Management, issued a statement refuting "unfounded speculations" about his nomination or consideration for the role. The BCCI will elect a new president to replace Roger Binny, whose three-year tenure ends soon. Binny had succeeded Sourav Ganguly in 2022. New officials will also be chosen for vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and joint secretary positions. The 52-year-old Master Blaster, cricket's highest run-scorer with 34,357 international runs and 100 centuries, has never held official BCCI positions except serving on the Cricket Advisory Committee from 2015-2019. He currently works as Mumbai Indians' icon. (PC: Pinterest)

Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues shared a light moment with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma in New Zealand. Jemimah said she and Smriti Mandhana invited Virat to a café to talk about batting. Anushka also joined. The chat began with cricket but soon turned to life and personal stories. The four spoke for almost four hours. Jemimah said, “It felt like old friends meeting.” Their long talk ended only when the café staff asked them to leave. Virat and Anushka now live in London with their children, Vamika and Akaay, enjoying a quieter life away from the spotlight. (PC: X)