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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Is it right to play sports with Pak post-Pahalgam attack, asks Aaditya; slams govt over security
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday questioned the appropriateness of India playing cricket and hockey matches against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup tournaments, amid the hostilities between the two countries in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack . Talking to reporters on the premises of the Vidhan Bhavan, the state legislature complex here, he said several questions concerning national security were still unanswered. "Is it right to play matches with Pakistan when the country is sponsoring terror against us? Should the Indian team play Asia Cup cricket and hockey tournaments against Pakistan? We want a clear answer from the BJP and the Union government," Thackeray said. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The BJP-led government appears to be testing the waters with the Asia Cup hockey scheduled to start in the last week of August. India is the host country and matches will be played in Bihar. It is setting the stage for a potential cricket match in the UAE during the Asia Cup, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA said. "If the BCCI allows the Indian cricket team to play against Pakistan, will the BJP label it as anti-national as it does with others?" he asked. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The Asia Cup T20 is expected to be held in September, while the Asia Cup Hockey tournament is scheduled to begin on August 27 in Bihar. Thackeray also expressed dissatisfaction over the Centre's response to the Pahalgam terror attack and the handling of national security. "Firstly, the police released a sketch of the accused only to be termed as fake by the NIA later. After Operation Sindoor, government delegations were sent to several countries as if nothing had happened. Is this how national security is protected?" the former Maharashtra minister said. "There are still several unanswered questions. We will not accept silence as a response," he said. Thackeray further raised concerns about the country's diplomatic outreach. "Despite India's repeated objections, Pakistan continues to receive financial assistance from institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. It has now even assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council. What has the External Affairs Ministry achieved with its outreach?" he questioned. Turning to cricketing ties, Thackeray took a veiled dig at International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, stating, "Even if the BCCI decides to oppose playing against Pakistan, will the ICC under the leadership of Jay Shah actually listen?"
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Is it right to play sports with Pak post-Pahalgam attack, asks Aaditya Thackeray; slams govt over security
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday questioned the appropriateness of India playing cricket and hockey matches against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup tournaments, amid the hostilities between the two countries in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack . Talking to reporters on the premises of the Vidhan Bhavan, the state legislature complex here, he said several questions concerning national security were still unanswered. "Is it right to play matches with Pakistan when the country is sponsoring terror against us? Should the Indian team play Asia Cup cricket and hockey tournaments against Pakistan? We want a clear answer from the BJP and the Union government," Thackeray said. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. The BJP-led government appears to be testing the waters with the Asia Cup hockey scheduled to start in the last week of August. India is the host country and matches will be played in Bihar. It is setting the stage for a potential cricket match in the UAE during the Asia Cup, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA said. Read more: Pakistan's hockey team to be allowed to compete at Asia Cup in India: Report Live Events "If the BCCI allows the Indian cricket team to play against Pakistan, will the BJP label it as anti-national as it does with others?" he asked. The Asia Cup T20 is expected to be held in September, while the Asia Cup Hockey tournament is scheduled to begin on August 27 in Bihar. Thackeray also expressed dissatisfaction over the Centre's response to the Pahalgam terror attack and the handling of national security. "Firstly, the police released a sketch of the accused only to be termed as fake by the NIA later. After Operation Sindoor, government delegations were sent to several countries as if nothing had happened. Is this how national security is protected?" the former Maharashtra minister said. "There are still several unanswered questions. We will not accept silence as a response," he said. Thackeray further raised concerns about the country's diplomatic outreach. "Despite India's repeated objections, Pakistan continues to receive financial assistance from institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. It has now even assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council. What has the External Affairs Ministry achieved with its outreach?" he questioned. Turning to cricketing ties, Thackeray took a veiled dig at International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, stating, "Even if the BCCI decides to oppose playing against Pakistan, will the ICC under the leadership of Jay Shah actually listen?"
NDTV
03-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Possibility Of India Not Touring Bangladesh": Report Makes Explosive Claim After Pahalgam Terror Attack
Quik Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed A terror attack in India's Pahalgam has raised national security concerns. India's senior men's cricket team may reconsider touring Bangladesh in August. Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan following the attack. The terror attack in India's Pahalgam has shook the entire nation and there is a possibility that the senior men's cricket team might not travel to Bangladesh for its upcoming white-ball series in August this year, claims a report. Notably, there has been a cross-border tension between India and Pakistan ever since the attack and Bangladesh too have joined the tussle. This happened as a retired Bangladesh army officer Maj Gen (retired) ALM Fazlur Rahman courted controversy by suggesting the nation to occupy India's northeastern states if the latter attacks Pakistan. "If India attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh should occupy seven states of North-East India. In this regard, I think it is necessary to start a discussion on a joint-military system with China," Rahman said in a post on Facebook. Now, a Times of India report has claimed that India might reconsider their upcoming tour to Bangladesh. "The tour is part of the calendar but nothing is final yet. There is a bright possibility of India not touring Bangladesh for the ODIs and T20Is because of the current situation," the news organisation wrote quoting a source. As per the schedule, India are set to play four games at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur and the remaining two in Chattogram during their white-ball away series against Bangladesh in August, the BCB announced last month. India will play three ODIs and as many T20s in Bangladesh. This will also be India's first T20 bilateral series in Bangladesh and first exclusive white-ball tour since 2014. The first two ODIs and the last two T20s will be played in Mirpur while the third ODI and first T20 will be held in Chattogram. India are set to arrive in Dhaka on August 13. They will play the first two ODIs on August 17 and 20, before heading to Chattogram to play the third ODI and first T20 on August 23 and 26. They will return to Dhaka to play the last two T20s on August 29 and 31. The tour will also help in preparation for the Asia Cup T20. Listen to the latest songs, only on
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First Post
02-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Amid rising India–Pakistan tensions, Rizwan says Kohli is like family, urges not to mix sports with politics
While 26 lives were lost in the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan says it should not impact India-Pakistan cricketing ties. He also spoke about Virat Kohli and his relationship. read more Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan is hopeful that the cricketing relations between India and Pakistan will not be impacted by the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam region. The terrorist attack on the Indian territory last month resulted in a loss of 26 lives. The already strained relationship between India and Pakistan has worsened following the attack. Cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) has become increasingly frequent, while India has responded with non-military measures such as suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and revoking the visas of Pakistani nationals residing in the country. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Cricket, meanwhile, has become a centre of attraction with former India captain Sourav Ganguly and fans urging the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to cut all cricketing ties with Pakistan. However, the only thing the BCCI has said so far is that India will continue to boycott the bilateral tournaments with Pakistan. Rizwan reacts to Pahalgam attack, says Kohli is like family Amid the growing tensions, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rizwan, who is currently captaining Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League, has said that the players from India, like Virat Kohli, are part of his cricketing family and he hopes politics is not brought into sport. 'Firstly, I don't know what's happening between the two countries because I don't have time to use social media,' Rizwan was quoted as saying by A Sports. 'Secondly, whenever I meet our cricketing family, which features top players like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, we meet like brothers and learn a lot from each other. I'll just say that politics should not be brought into sport.' It's worth noting that India and Pakistan only face each other in International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments and Asian Cricket Council competitions. There will be no men's ICC tournament in 2025 anymore but India and Pakistan are scheduled to play against each other in the 2025 Women's World Cup. It will be interesting to see if BCCI decides to boycott that game, however, it will not be easy, as a boycott could result in losing valuable points in the tournament. As far as men's cricket is concerned, India and Pakistan could face each other in the Asia Cup T20 2025. However, the schedule is still not out. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
