Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has expressed his views on the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash, scheduled for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.
The fixture list for the tournament has been released, and India are set to face their arch-rivals Pakistan on 14 September in Dubai.
Both teams are placed in Group A, alongside UAE and Oman, while Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. India will kick off their campaign on 10 September against UAE.
In the wake of recent terror attacks in India, political relations between the two nations have grown increasingly strained. Just a few days ago, fans raised concerns when India Champions were scheduled to face Pakistan Champions in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL). Several Indian players refused to participate in that match, which was eventually called off. Now, with India and Pakistan set to meet again in the Asia Cup, public opinion remains divided.
While several former cricketers have weighed in on the matter, the former Indian captain has made a firm statement, emphasising that while terrorism must be condemned, sports should not come to a halt.
“I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped. India took a strong stance towards terrorism… Sport needs to be played,” Ganguly told ANI.
The BCCI is hosting the Asia Cup 2025, which will take place in the UAE from 9 to 28 September. However, in addition to their group-stage encounter, both India and Pakistan are expected to clash again in the Super Four round and potentially a third time in the final, should both teams advance.
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