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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.

The Supreme Court refused to urgently list a PIL seeking to cancel the India vs. Pakistan cricket match scheduled for the Asia Cup in Dubai. The petition, filed by law students, cited recent political tensions and terror attacks, arguing the match would compromise national dignity.

Political tensions between India and Pakistan have overshadowed the 2025 Asia Cup, intensified by the Pahalgam attack and cross-border firing. A handshake between India's captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at a pre-tournament press conference sparked controversy and backlash from Indian fans, given Naqvi's anti-India rhetoric and dual role as a political figure and cricket administrator.

Manoj Tiwary questions the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match appropriateness after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, emphasizing human life's value over sports. He also expressed surprise over Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad, despite their strong performances.