'I'm against India vs Pakistan, PM Modi saying Operation Sindoor is on': Ex-India cricketer slams Asia Cup 2025 fixture
Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has voiced strong opposition to the scheduled India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, citing recent terror-related developments as the primary reason.
The tournament, set to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, has already stirred political and public debate due to the high-voltage fixture scheduled for September 14.
Speaking to ANI, Tiwary said, 'I am against it. The India-Pakistan match should not be held, especially after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which civilians have been killed. After that, Operation Sindoor has taken place.'
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His comments come just a day after the Asian
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Council (ACC) confirmed the schedule and venue of the tournament.
India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. India will open their campaign against UAE on September 10 before facing Pakistan on September 14 and Oman on September 19.
Tiwary further emphasised that hosting the India-Pakistan game at such a time sends the wrong message.
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'The situation was so bad, how can we think of an India-Pakistan match? I feel it should be reconsidered,' he added.
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His remarks echo the national mood following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warning to Pakistan in Parliament earlier this week.
PM Modi stated that any misadventure by Pakistan would be met with a "befitting reply" and confirmed that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing.
Tiwary questioned the scheduling of a cricket match with Pakistan while military operations are underway. 'Our Prime Minister is saying Operation Sindoor is still going on... How can we play a match with Pakistan?' he asked.
Meanwhile, former captain Sourav Ganguly offered a more measured perspective, saying, 'Sport must go on,' while also condemning terrorism and calling for stronger action against it.
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