The India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup has sparked anger due to tensions between the two countries, especially following the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. Former cricketers and fans have voiced their disapproval, with some even calling for a boycott.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the board will follow this policy and added that India will play Pakistan in the Asia Cup, adhering to government rules.
We Are Required to Play - Devajit Saikia
India and Pakistan have avoided bilateral cricket series since 2012, but they have faced each other in multinational tournaments such as the ODI and T20 World Cups, Champions Trophy, and Asia Cup.
“As the Asia Cup is a multinational tournament involving countries from the Asian continent, we have to participate. Similarly, in any ICC tournament, even if it involves a country not on good terms with India, we are required to play. As far as bilateral ties are concerned, we are not going to play against any hostile nation,” Saikia added.
We Are Following the Policy Framed by the Government of India - Devajit Saikia
"So we are following the policy framed by the government of India, the Youth and Sports Development Department. So, the policy we are following we are totally in alignment with the policy framed by the central government," Saikia stated.
India and Pakistan are placed in the same group for the Asia Cup. The group-stage match between the two teams will take place on September 14 in Dubai, with the possibility of facing each other up to three times in the tournament.
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