India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan in their Group A Asia Cup 2025 match should have been a moment of celebration, but it has stirred up fresh controversy and anger among fans. Almost the entire country is furious that India even played against Pakistan.
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The backlash was so intense that Rajeev Shukla, who is also in Dubai for the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, deliberately avoided going into the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to cheer for the Men in Blue. The BCCI vice-president feared facing angry fans and chose to stay away to prevent further criticism.
Rajeev Shukla avoids India vs Pakistan clash despite being in Dubai!!
It was quite a surprising decision, as Rajeev Shukla had led a high-profile BCCI delegation to Lahore in an attempt to improve the cricketing ties between India and Pakistan. But this time, political tensions and fan sentiments forced them to distance themselves from the high-voltage game.
The incident has exposed how much the rivalry has changed, as the excitement and the celebrity presence in the stadium have faded. With Pakistan’s performance on the field falling short and controversy overshadowing the game, the allure of the “mother of all battles” is quickly fading.
BCCI defends India after snubbing handshake with Pakistan
A senior official clarified that shaking hands is not a rule but a goodwill gesture followed by convention in sports. He stressed that there is no law forcing players to exchange pleasantries, and with the strained political relationship between India and Pakistan, the Indian cricket team is not obligated to follow this tradition.
The BCCI official also emphasized that players should not be expected to interact with opponents when tensions are high between the two countries, which raised questions over the sportsmanship. Notably, India will play their final group match against Oman on September 19.
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