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India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Entire nation will be angry if India plays Pakistan in Asia Cup: Ex-RCB wicketkeeper
Former wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami has urged India not to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, even if they decide to participate in the T20 tournament. The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketer said the entire country would be angered if India proceeds with their scheduled match against Pakistan on 14 to boycott the Asia Cup have been growing ever since the Asian Cricket Council announced the schedule of the continental tournament on Saturday, 25 July. The Asia Cup is set to be held in the UAE from 9 to 28 September, with the marquee India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for 14 and Pakistan could potentially face each other up to three times in the Asia Cup. The two sides could meet again on 22 September if both qualify for the Super Fours, and possibly in the final — a stage where they have never previously met in the tournament's history. Sources told India Today in June that India would neither host nor participate in the Asia Cup in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and said India are taking part in the Asia Cup solely because it supports the financial stability of other Asian Cricket Council members. Although the BCCI hold the hosting rights for the Asia Cup, they have opted to stage the tournament at a neutral venue."My read on the Asia Cup going forward is India to & must forfeit the game against Pakistan & let them qualify. We don't need to win the Asia Cup. The only reason India is participating [is] because it helps other nations economically, or else I don't see any reason. Ideally this is what should & must happen & if India decides to play against Pak it will make the nation angry! It should!" Shreevats Goswami wrote in a post on remarks came just hours after former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria questioned why India were prepared to face Pakistan in the Asia Cup, while Indian players had boycotted the World Championship of Legends match against Pakistan earlier in the 22 April terrorist attack claimed the lives of 26 civilians, mostly tourists, after gunmen opened fire following questions about the victims' religious identity. The Resistance Front (TRF), also known as Kashmir Resistance, initially claimed responsibility but later denied involvement as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) identified TRF chief Sheikh Sajjad Gul as the mastermind behind the retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This marked a sharp military escalation, including cross-border attacks and strikes on Pakistani bases, which de-escalated after a bilateral deal to cease hostilities. Later in May, India dispatched seven multi-party delegations to 33 global capitals, including Washington, to highlight Pakistan's links to terrorism and garner international Asia Cup will feature eight teams, two more than the previous edition, which India won in 2023. India have been drawn alongside Pakistan, the UAE and Oman. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong comprise the other group. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Fours stage, with the top two from that round advancing to the final on 28 September.- EndsMust Watch
Gulf Insider
4 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Insider
Asia Cup 2025 To Be Held In UAE From September 9–28, Confirms ACC Chief
The Men's Asia Cup 2025 will now take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday. The tournament will be played in the T20 format, making it a vital build-up for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Originally scheduled to be hosted by India, the tournament has been relocated due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan. Matches are expected to be held across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Naqvi, who also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), confirmed the change following the recent ACC meeting in Dhaka, where BCCI officials participated virtually. 'We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket! Detailed schedule will be out soon,' Naqvi posted on social platform X. The tournament will feature India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong. Defending champions India will return after their 2023 title victory against Sri Lanka in a 50-over final in Colombo. Fans may see India and Pakistan face off up to three times — in the group stage, Super Fours, and potentially the final — depending on the draw and progression. The Asia Cup 2025 is expected to play a crucial role in team preparations for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The official schedule of the tournament will be announced soon
Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Asia Cup 2025 to Be Held in UAE from September 9–28, Confirms ACC Chief
The Men's Asia Cup 2025 will now take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday. The tournament will be played in the T20 format, making it a vital build-up for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Originally scheduled to be hosted by India, the tournament has been relocated due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan. Matches are expected to be held across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Naqvi, who also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), confirmed the change following the recent ACC meeting in Dhaka, where BCCI officials participated virtually. 'We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket! Detailed schedule will be out soon,' Naqvi posted on social platform X. Eight Teams, High-Stakes Action The tournament will feature India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong. Defending champions India will return after their 2023 title victory against Sri Lanka in a 50-over final in Colombo. Fans may see India and Pakistan face off up to three times — in the group stage, Super Fours, and potentially the final — depending on the draw and progression. Road to T20 World Cup The Asia Cup 2025 is expected to play a crucial role in team preparations for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
