There have been demands for India to boycott Pakistan in all sporting events since the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Many expected India to withdraw from the Men’s Asia Cup or skip matches against Pakistan. However, India are set to take on Pakistan as per the Asia Cup 2025 schedule.
“They need to understand what is important and what is not. This is as simple as that. For me, the soldier who stands on the border, whose family often doesn’t get to see him, who sometimes sacrifices his life and never returns home — their sacrifice is so immense for all of us. Compared to that, this is a very small thing, that we can't skip playing one cricket match. It's a very small matter,” Harbhajan said.
Khoon Aur Paani Ek Saath Nahi Beh Sakte - Harbhajan Singh
"Our government has the same stance, 'Khoon aur paani ek saath nahi beh sakte.' (blood and sweat cannot co-exist). It cannot be the case that there’s fighting on the border, tensions between the two nations, and we go to play cricket. Until these big issues are resolved, cricket is a very small matter. The nation always comes first," Harbhajan added.
There is a possibility of the archrivals meeting up to three times. The first match will be in the group stage on September 14 in Dubai, and there is a possibility of them meeting again in the Super 4s and the final if both teams advance.
No One Is Bigger Than the Nation - Harbhajan Singh
“Whatever our identity is, it’s because of this country. Whether you are a player, an actor, or anyone else, no one is bigger than the nation. The country comes first, and the duties we owe to it must be fulfilled. Cricket match na khelna bahut maamuli si cheez hai desh ke saamne (Not playing a cricket match is nothing compared to the importance of the nation),” Singh said.
Before the organizers officially announced the decision, Indian players like Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, and Irfan Pathan had already opted out, citing national interest.
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