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India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
IND vs PAK boycotted in WCL, but gets Asia Cup go-ahead: Kaneria slams hypocrisy
Danish Kaneria has slammed the Indian players for boycotting the match against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends, but having no issue with playing them in the Asia Cup. On July 20, ahead of the India vs Pakistan game in the WCL, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, and others decided to pull out of the contest in the aftermath of the backlash they faced on social media. advertisementThis was supposed to be the first cricketing match featuring the neighbouring countries after Operation Sindhoor. The match was then cancelled altogether by the organisers. However, when it comes to the Asia Cup, India is set to be grouped with Pakistan and the two teams could face each other three times during the course of the tournament. Two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage. In the Super Fours, each team will face the other three once. Two teams from the Super Four stage will play the final, which is set to be played on September 28. Kaneria was unhappy with this and took to X to call out the hypocrisy. The former Pakistan spinner said that if cricket with Pakistan is ok then the WCL game should have gone ahead as well. Kaneria told not to use patriotism according to the situation. "Indian players boycotted WCL and called it national duty. But now Asia Cup vs Pakistan is just fine? If cricket with Pakistan is okay, then WCL should've been too. Stop using patriotism when it suits you. Let sport be sport — not propaganda," tweeted Kaneria. (Credit: Kaneria X) Shreevats Goswami on India vs Pakistan in Asia CupFormer Bengal wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami said that India should forfeit the game against Pakistan and allow them to qualify. Goswami feels that the only reason India is participating is because they want to help the other teams economically. The former Bengal wicketkeeper feels that if India will go on to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup then it will anger the fans. "My read on the Asia cup going forward is India to & must forfeit the game against Pakistan& let them qualify. We don't need to win the Asia cup. The only reason India is participating cause it helps other nations economically or else I don't see any reason. Ideally this is what should & must happen & if India decides to play against pak it will make the nation angry ! It should !" said Goswami on X. (Credit: Shreevats Goswami X) India and Pakistan are all set to play on September 14, according to the proposed schedule for the Asia Cup this year. - EndsTune InMust Watch
India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Asia Cup 2025 future uncertain as BCCI set to join ACC meeting in Dhaka through…
Asia Cup 2025 The fate of this year's Asia Cup, which has remained uncertain since the India-Pakistan border tensions in May, could be decided at the Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) annual general meeting on Thursday. The meeting has already attracted attention, with the BCCI set to attend virtually and no clarity yet on whether Sri Lanka Cricket will be present in person or online. Rajeev Shukla will represent the BCCI at the meeting. There specualations regarding Afghanistan and Oman missing the meeting, but they will also attend the meeting virtually. Asia Cup 2025 to be one of the key discussion topic at the meeting The Asia cup will be one of the key discussion topic in the meeting. Although the tournament is scheduled to be held in UAE in September, the BCCI retains the hosting rights for the eight team events. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is hosting a high-level ACC meeting for the first time. Aminul Islam, the president of the board, said they are only providing the ACC with logistical support and declined to comment on the BCCI and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) representatives absence. Aminul Islam on hosting high-level ACC meeting 'We agreed with the ACC to organise this year's AGM,' Aminul said on Tuesday. 'It is an ACC programme. We are providing them with logistical support. That's all we are doing. We are in touch with the ACC, who is informing us who is coming and who is not, as we have to make arrangements for airport pick-ups, hotel bookings and other support.' Mohsin Naqvi, who leads the PCB and ACC, was greeted at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday by BCB president Aminul Islam and chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury. The two-day meeting will be held at a hotel in Dhaka, and there will be a gala dinner that evening.
News18
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Is Desh Bhakti Only For...': Shikhar Dhawan & Co. Slammed Over WCL Match Vs Pakistan
Last Updated: Shikhar Dhawan and other Indian cricketers have faced criticism for playing against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends after the Pahalgam attack. Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and a bunch of other players have been grilled on social media as they are all set to take on Pakistan in a classic clash in the World Championship of Legends on Sunday, July 20, in Birmingham, months after the Pahalgam attack, which soured relations between the two countries. This is the second season of the World Championship of Legends, but it is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Besides India and Pakistan, England, the West Indies, South Africa, and Australian players are also featuring in this league. After the Pahalgam attack, many former and current Pakistan players, including Shahid Afridi, were spewing venom against India on social media. Afridi in particular had begun holding victory parades and was even abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reportedly. After this, Dhawan had protested and had replied to Afridi curtly on social media. 'Kargil mein bhi haraya tha, already itna gire hue ho aur kitna giroge, bewajah comments pass karne se acha hai apne desh ki taraqqi mai dimag lagao @SAfridiOfficial," Dhawan had tweeted in April. But only two months after Operation Sindoor, Dhawan is going to play a game on the same ground as Afridi. Not just Dhawan, but many famous former Indian cricketers, including Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan, are part of this event and will play with Pakistan cricketers like Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik. 'Indian ex-cricketers like Harbhajan, Yuvraj & Dhawan are happily playing WCL matches vs Pakistan in a private league! But when it's public, they scream nationalism," a user tweeted on Friday night. Indian ex cricketers like Harbhajan, Yuvraj & Dhawan are happily playing WCL matches vs Pakistan in a private league! But when it's public, they scream nationalism. Why does the Govt stay silent? Is deshbhakti only for common people, not celebs? Hypocrisy much? — Cricket for her (@coverdrivetoher) July 18, 2025 'Shikhar Dhawan and Afridi did all that fake acting of patriotism in the war just to play against each other again on Sunday. I am saying that again, patriotism is only for the general public," another user tweeted. Shikhar Dhawan and Afridi did all that fake acting of patriotism in war just to play against each other again on Sunday. I am saying that again patriotism is only for normal public . India will also play with Pakistan in Asia cup too . #INDvPAK — kirat.13_ (@kirat8513) July 18, 2025 Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa and Harbhajan Singh are also part of the Indian squad. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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19-07-2025
- Sport
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'Shikhar Dhawan and Afridi did all that fake acting': Fans riled up over former India cricketers willing to play against Pakistan in WCL
Ahead of the India vs Pakistan showdown in the World Championship of Legends tournament, Indian fans are upset over former cricketers being ready to compete against Pakistan. read more Former India cricketers, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, and Shikhar Dhawan, have drawn scathing criticism on social media for participating in the World Championship of Legends tournament alongside Pakistan players. The competition includes a respective legends team from both nations, and as per the schedule, the India vs Pakistan clash is slated to take place on Sunday, July 20. As the tournament takes place amid a tenuous phase between the two countries, fans have gone hard on the Indian stalwarts for getting onboard with the competition, where they will have to play against Pakistan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | Asia Cup in further doubt as BCCI boycotts ACC meeting in Bangladesh, asks for change in venue: Report Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, and Harbhajan Singh face fans' anger The situation brought Shikhar Dhawan to the centre stage as the cricketer was quite vocal on X when a war-like situation brewed between India and Pakistan in May. Dhawan traded barbs with former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi as well on the micro-blogging platform as the tension on the border spiked. Ghatiya desh ne fir apna ghatiyapan poori duniya ke aage dikha diya. #Pakistan#Ceasefire — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 10, 2025 However, within a couple of months, Dhawan appears to have moved past the disagreement and is now willing to share space with Afridi on the field. Users on social media didn't let it go unnoticed, questioning the former Indian cricketer about the contradiction between his previous statements and current actions. Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh also faced criticism as they had previously posted messages of patriotism but are now set to compete against Pakistan on July 20. Indian ex cricketers like Harbhajan, Yuvraj & Dhawan are happily playing WCL matches vs Pakistan in a private league! But when it's public, they scream nationalism. Why does the Govt stay silent? Is deshbhakti only for common people, not celebs? Hypocrisy much? — Cricket for her (@coverdrivetoher) July 18, 2025 Shikhar Dhawan and Afridi did all that fake acting of patriotism in war just to play against each other again on Sunday. I am saying that again patriotism is only for normal public . India will also play with Pakistan in Asia cup too . #INDvPAK — kirat.13_ (@kirat8513) July 18, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Cricket has always been at the receiving end of the acrimony shared by India and Pakistan. Subsequently, more than a decade has passed since a bilateral series between the two took place. However, the arch-rivals often collide in international tournaments like the ICC ODI World Cup and ICC T20 World Cup.
India.com
02-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Report: India-Pakistan Showdown Confirmed In Asia Cup 2025, Neutral Venue Close to Selection
Men's Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on September 4. Amidst significant uncertainties surrounding the fate of the Asia Cup 2025, according to Sports Tak, Asia cup is confirmed and will be played at a neutral venue. The report further states that the tournament will be most likely played in UAE. This time the highly anticipated editions will be played in T20 Format. India vs Pakistan First Clash After Op Sindoor The reports suggest that India vs Pakistan will be played on September 7 in Dubai, the same venue where they played their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group stage match. The final will be played on September 21. The official schedule and the confirmation of the league is yet to be announced. Apart from India and Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and UAE will be a part of the tournament. The tournament follows the group stage and Super Fours format. India's One Sided Wins Against Pakistan While on paper and the hype around it India vs Pakistan promises to be a thriller encounter breaking all the viewership records, on the field it is hardly a battle nowadays, India has consistently defeated the Pakistan team be it any format. India enter the Asia Cup 2025 as the defending champions, having clinched the title in the previous edition with a dominant 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ODI format. The last time India and Pakistan faced off in an Asia Cup encounter was in Colombo, where India delivered a crushing performance. Centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul powered India to a massive 356/2, before Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul dismantled Pakistan for just 128, sealing a commanding 228-run victory.
