Former India captain Sourav Ganguly told reporters after the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Annual General Meeting (AGM) that he agrees with Suryakumar Yadav’s views, that the India version Pakistan clash is no longer a rivalry.
After defeating Pakistan comfortably by seven wickets in the super-four’s encounter of Asia Cup 2025, Surya said in the post-match press conference, “You guys should stop asking questions about the rivalry between India-Pakistan.”
“According to me, if the two teams are playing 15-20 games, and the scoreline is 7-7 or 8-7, then it is called a rivalry”, he said.
“10-0, 10-1 — I don’t know what the stat is, but this is not a rivalry anymore. I think we played better cricket than them (Pakistan), and also from a bowling point of view.”
After India defeated Pakistan in the group match by seven wickets with 25 balls to spare, Ganguly said at an event, “Pakistan are no match. I say that with respect, it’s just because I’ve seen what their team was.”
“It’s the lack of quality in the side. There is no competition I would rather watch India play Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, or even Afghanistan. I don’t think India and Pakistan are a contest anymore. We keep hyping it, and for the last five years, every hype has been shattered. It’s been one-way traffic.”
Ganguly also praised the young left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma for his brilliant knock against Pakistan. Abhishek scored 74 runs in just 39 balls, including six fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 189.74. He was particularly strong on the leg side with most of his boundaries coming in that region. His 105 runs partnership with Shubman Gill laid the foundation for India to win the match at the Dubai International Stadium.
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