The India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September 14th in Dubai, is generating considerable interest. This match will be the first time the teams clash since Operation Sindoor. Controversy surrounds the match within India, with some seeking its cancellation. The Indian team’s coach has weighed in, stating the team’s position and deferring to the BCCI. Both teams have turned their attention to the upcoming match, with the aim to win their opening games.
India’s batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, commented on the India-Pakistan match, highlighting the team’s focus on performance. The team is prioritizing its on-field performance.
Kotak stated, “We will do what the BCCI directs. The decision to play Pakistan rests with the government and the BCCI. Our role is to play.” He mentioned that matches between India and Pakistan are always highly competitive and the team is concentrating on the game.
The match has ignited criticism within India. Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan, tensions have grown between the two nations.
This has impacted the sports world, with the Pakistan hockey team opting out of the Asia Cup in India. Despite this, the Indian team is slated to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on September 14th.
The BCCI has drawn criticism, particularly on social media. Following a video of India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav interacting with Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, there was considerable online criticism. This has added to the opposition in India. Reports suggest that ticket sales for the match have fallen below expectations.