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News18
10 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Manoj Tiwary Against India-Pakistan Match In 2025 Asia Cup: 'How Can We...'
Last Updated: Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary opposes the India-Pakistan match in the 2025 Asia Cup due to recent terrorist attacks. The tournament runs in UAE from September 9-28. On Tuesday, former cricketer Manoj Tiwary expressed his opposition to the scheduled India-Pakistan match in the 2025 Asia Cup, which begins in September. His comments followed the announcement by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that the Men's Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match set for September 14. Speaking to ANI, Tiwary said, 'I am against it. The India-Pakistan match should not be held. Especially after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in which civilians have been killed. After that, Operation Sindoor has taken place." Group A in the Asia Cup includes India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. Tiwary believes the India-Pakistan match shouldn't occur in such circumstances. 'The situation was so bad, how can we think of an India-Pakistan match? I feel that it should be reconsidered and the India-Pakistan match should not happen in such an environment," he told ANI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning to Pakistan from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, stating that if they dare to act against India, they will receive a fitting response, as India's Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. Regarding this, Tiwary commented on PM Modi's statement, noting that since Operation Sindoor is still underway, scheduling a match against Pakistan seems illogical. 'Our Prime Minister is saying that Operation Sindoor is still going on… How can we play a match with Pakistan?" Tiwary asked. Meanwhile, the tournament opener between Afghanistan and Hong Kong is set for September 9. India will begin their campaign against UAE on September 10, with the high-voltage game against Pakistan scheduled for September 14. India will play their final group stage match against Oman on September 19. Following the group stage, the tournament will advance to the Super 4, where the top two teams from each group will qualify. The final is scheduled for September 28. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
14 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
NDTV Exclusive: "If The Government Allows...": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Take On India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Game
Ever since the India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025 was announced, some strong reactions have come from the fans and former cricketers. Most of them have criticised India playing with Pakistan in Asia Cup after what happened in Pahalgam in April this year. A terrorist attack at the famous tourist spot in Kashmir on April 22 saw 26 civilians losing their lives. Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan nosedived after the incident. It led to a speculation that the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from September 9-28, might be called off. However, the continental event was not cancelled and was given a green light. Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly told NDTV in an exclusive interview that if the government has given permission to the Indian cricket team to play the Asia Cup match against Pakistan, it should happen. India are schdeduled to play Pakistan on September 14. If both teams qualify for the Super 4 stage, they will again face-off on September 21. A third India vs Pakistan match is also a possibility on September 28, if both teams enter the final. "India-Pakistan cricket has always depended on government permission. If the government allows the game to be happen, it will happen. I have said earlier also that the terrorism should stop. As I said, if the government allows the match should go on," Sourav Ganguly told NDTV. "It's Asia Cup, both the India and Pakistan team have been playing Asia Cup and World Cups. Bilaterals have not been happening for a while." However, earlier in April, Ganguly had said all ties with Pakistan must bet stopped after the Pahalgam attack. Speaking to ANI, Ganguly said, "100 per cent, this (breaking ties with Pakistan) should be done. Strict action is necessary. It is no joke that such things happen every year. Terrorism cannot be tolerated." Ganguly also lauded India's performance in the Manchester Test, where the Shubman Gill -led side played with grit to force a draw, despite England dominating for most part of the match. "I thought the India team was very good in Manchester. The way Rahul, Gill, Jadeja, Washington played was remarkable," Ganguly said. "A week ago they had to chase 193 at Lord's. The quality of batsmanship they have showed in the series for everyone there will be thinking it was their test match to be won. India's batting being in superb form in the series. It's so good to see Rahul, Gill, Pant, Jadeja, Washington Sundar take the game up to a new level."
The Print
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
‘Bullet and ball can't go together': Congress MP on India-Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025
He further questioned the government's handling of the situation, adding, 'In what conditions did we retreat? A bullet and a ball cannot go together. The nation's sentiment is not in favour of cricket at the moment. The nation wants the PoK to be part of India's map… They are saying that Operation Sindoor is still underway. Is the cricket part of it?' Tiwari's comments came after it was announced that the Men's Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. The announcement was made on Saturday by Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. His remarks also came amid repeated claims by former US President Donald Trump that he played a key role in brokering the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, using trade talks after India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said,'I will not take any names, but I will say one thing clearly that there are no contradictions among the Congress regarding Operation Sindoor or any other issue in the Parliament. Our line is clear that the PM should take responsibility and answer who was responsible for the ceasefire. Should clarify the claims made by Trump 28 times. Who is responsible for the 26 deaths in Pahalgam?' New Delh: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday asked the government to clarify who was responsible for the ceasefire agreement during Operation Sindoor and under what circumstances 26 tourists were killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam. He also questioned why cricket ties with Pakistan were continuing despite heightened security concerns, saying, 'A bullet and a ball cannot go together.' India will begin their campaign against the UAE on September 10. They will face Pakistan on September 14, followed by their final group-stage match against Oman on September 19. The tournament will open with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong on September 9. On Monday, as Parliament continued its debate on Operation Sindoor, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi also raised concerns over the upcoming India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup and questioned the lack of accountability for the Pahalgam attack. During the Lok Sabha discussion on Operation Sindoor, Owaisi said, 'Does your conscience allow you to ask the family members of the people who were killed in Baisaran to watch India's cricket match with Pakistan?… We are stopping 80 per cent of Pakistan's water, saying that water and blood will not flow together. Will you play a cricket match? My conscience does not allow me to watch that match.' Directly addressing the government, he asked, 'Does this government have the courage to call the 25 dead people and say we have taken revenge in Operation Sindoor; now you watch the match with Pakistan?' The Asia Cup will see India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman placed in Group A, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. The Lok Sabha began its discussion on 'India's strong, successful, and decisive Operation Sindoor,' launched in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, on Monday afternoon. The debate was initiated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Also Read: Trump's seduction of Asim Munir won't get him cheap labour to uphold American Peace
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First Post
19 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
BCCI to take final call on India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025; withdrawal could hurt India's chances: Report
There is widespread anger among the Indian public after the Pahalgam attack, and amid this, the BCCI will be required to take a final call on the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025, as the cricket board does not fall under the Sports Ministry. read more The Asia Cup 2025 schedule, in which India and Pakistan have been , has led to a major controversy as former cricketers and politicians call for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to boycott the matches against the neighbouring country. The anger among the Indians in the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack is still prevalent, as former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin recently said that India must boycott international matches against Pakistan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, the BCCI is yet to officially speak on the matter. It has often followed the Indian government's directive when it comes to international cricket against Pakistan, but has never refused to play against their bitter rivals in International Cricket Council (ICC) or Asian Cricket Council (ACC) events. The last bilateral series between India and Pakistan was played in the 2012-13 season. Focus on BCCI as IND vs PAK debate heats up A Sports Ministry source has confirmed that the Indian government will not have any say on the participation in matches against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, as the BCCI doesn't fall under its purview. The India vs Pakistan match is slated for 14 September. They can also face each other in the Super Four round and then in the final. 'As of now, the BCCI does not come under the purview of the sports ministry as the National Sports Governance Bill is still to be passed. So, the ministry doesn't have a say, but we will wait and see how the BCCI responds to public sentiment,' a sports ministry source told news agency PTI. BCCI, however, may still go ahead and boycott the Pakistan game at the tournament due to the prevailing public sentiment, but that will impact India's chances at the tournament, which starts on 9 September. Any boycott will be considered as a walkover, with Pakistan getting full points from the match. 'This is not a bilateral contest but a match in a multi-nation tournament. If India does not play or forfeit the match, it will give Pakistan a huge advantage. This will be like giving them a walkover, which is not desirable,' a source told NDTV. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This could force India to go ahead with their matches against Pakistan if they participate in the Asia Cup 2025.
India Today
19 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Bumrah availability a doubt, No Shami: Aakash Chopra on India's Asia Cup squad
Aakash Chopra feels that Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 could be a doubt and feels there will be no space for Mohammed Shami in the India squad for the tournament. The Asia Cup is all set to be played from September 9-28, with India being grouped alongside Pakistan, Oman and the UAE. Bumrah's last T20I appearance for India was in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa and the pacer is currently part of the England tour. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said that if Bumrah sits out the Oval Test, then he should be available for the tournament. However, the former cricketer feels that India may go with the team that played in their last T20I assignment against England earlier in the year. advertisement"Bumrah, once again, availability will be a question. However, if he is available, because if he doesn't play the fifth Test as well, then he should be playing the Asia Cup, is what I am thinking. It will be interesting to see what sort of team is picked, but it cannot be too dissimilar to the one that was picked last time," said Chopra. If Shami is not part of Tests, don't see him playing T20Is After a lengthy layoff due to injury, Shami made his comeback earlier in the year and was part of the Champions Trophy squad. However, since then, Shami has been sidelined from India duties and missed the trip to England for the Test series. Chopra feels that there is no chance the Bengal pacer will be part of the squad for the Asia Cup as he isn't being part of the Test side. "I can almost guarantee that Mohammad Shami won't be there in that because Shami was only being played to test his fitness and prepare him for the Champions Trophy. Now that the bus has sailed, and if he is not part of Tests, I don't see him playing T20 cricket at this point in time," said Chopra. India will start their Asia Cup against UAE on September 10, before taking on Pakistan four days later. They finish of the group phase against Oman on September 19, after which the Super 4 stage will begin. The final of the tournament will be played on September 28. - EndsMust Watch
