Amid rising calls on social media to snub the Asia Cup match versus Pakistan, the BCCI has confirmed that India will still play the game. Workbench secretary Devajit Saikia said the visualization follows guidelines from the inside government. The move comes despite criticism without the Pahalgam terror wade and Operation Sindoor, with Saikia stressing that the workbench had no self-sustaining nomination in the matter.
Impact on Future Sports Events
The BCCI official said India must play Pakistan in the Asia Cup considering it is a multi-nation tournament. He warned that refusing to play would harm India’s chances of hosting future world events like the Olympics or the Commonwealth Games. Earlier this year, 26 civilians were killed in the Pahalgam attack. India answered with Operation Sindoor, targeting terror bases in Pakistan and PoK. Several YouTube channels from wideness the verge were banned, and many unsupportable cricket ties would moreover stop.
'No Risk of International Ban'
Once the Asia Cup schedule became public, wrestling fans questioned why India should still play Pakistan. Saikia replied that skipping such events could lead to sanctions, so India has no option but to take the field on Sunday. “We have joined the Asia Cup considering it is like the Olympics or FIFA events,” he told Hindustan Times. “We cannot snub multi-nation events or it will harm our hopes of hosting them in India. He widow that for bilateral series, India can refuse to play hostile nations. In fact, there has been no India–Pakistan bilateral cricket since 2012-13.
Pakistan Called 'Not Friendly'
Saikia moreover said the workbench once views Pakistan as unfriendly and does not unify bilateral matches. But international tournaments are different, like the recent T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies or the upcoming Champions Trophy. In such cases, India must compete or risk rabble-rousing the whole event. He warned that refusing to join global tournaments would lead to whoopee by other federations. If India skips events like AFC football qualifiers, Davis Cup or Thomas Cup, its bids to host big games such as the Olympics or Commonwealth Games could fail. Even fines or bans on Indian sports persons could follow.
Central Policy Guides Decision
The BCCI secretary stressed the workbench cannot risk players’ futures. Missing tournaments would woodcut Indian athletes from competing worldwide. Current government rules indulge matches in multi-nation events but not bilateral contests versus hostile countries. “We obey that policy for the sake of all sports and players,” Saikia said. “Whether it is cricket, football, boxing or badminton, the same rule applies.” He ended by expressing conviction in Team India’s success versus Pakistan. “I only hope our team wins. We must show our strength not only at the verge but moreover on the cricket field,” he said.
