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India vs Pakistan isn't just cricket—it's humiliation as public service, therapy via sixes, and a spectacle where one side brings tears, the other brings tissues.

Amidst strong calls for boycott following the Pahalgam terror attack, India's cricket team support staff has addressed the sensitive issue before the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan. While acknowledging public sentiment, the team management, led by Gautam Gambhir's message to focus on cricket, emphasized adherence to BCCI and government directives, prioritizing the game while respecting the authorities' decisions.

Abhishek Sharma kicked off his Asia Cup campaign in style with a rapid 30 off 16 balls. His father Rajkumar reacts to his batting ahead of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash.

Overall, India have been crowned Asia Cup champions a record eight times — the most by any team in the tournament’s history. The list of Indian captains who have lifted the trophy reflects the country’s cricketing pedigree: Sunil Gavaskar (1984), Dilip Vengsarkar (1988), Azharuddin (1990, 1995), Dhoni (2010, 2016), and Rohit (2018, 2023).

Former cricketer Wasim Akram is excited to see Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Asia Cup. The star fast bowler is slowly gaining form after months of poor performance.

There is no way that India and Pakistan can be played without aggression on the field, said Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Agha ahead of the clash of the arch-rivals. The duo spoke in the pre-tournament press conference.

India enter the Asia Cup 2025 as defending champions, combining youth and experience. With Shubman Gill back in the squad, Jasprit Bumrah's expertise, and Arshdeep Singh's rise, the Men in Blue aim to fine-tune a team for the next era of T20 cricket.

The Asia Cup 2025 is embroiled in controversy after Sony Sports Network's promotional video, highlighting the India-Pakistan rivalry, sparked outrage due to heightened tensions following a terror attack. Fans are calling for boycotts, overshadowing India's first major tournament without Kohli and Sharma. Suryakumar Yadav leads a youthful squad in Group A, facing UAE, Oman, and Pakistan.

The India-Pakistan match at the Asia Cup is likely to go ahead following the government's new policy on hosting and competing in sports involving Pakistan. But it raises serious questions: should international sporting credibility come before national interest and security?