Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:41am on 29 Jul 2025,Tuesday Sports
The 2025 Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan, scheduled for September 14, has ignited public outrage following the Pahalgam terror attack. With 26 civilians killed and Operation Sindoor launched in response, calls for India to boycott the match have intensified. The BCCI, not under the sports ministry’s purview, holds the final decision. A forfeit would hand Pakistan a walkover, potentially hurting Suryakumar Yadav’s squad. The ACC confirmed the schedule despite uncertainty, and India may face Pakistan up to three times. The controversy echoes a similar boycott in Birmingham’s World Championship of Legends. All eyes now rest on BCCI’s response to national sentiment. (PC: The Times Of India & Hindustan Times)
