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Ex-cricketer questions BCCI over India-Pakistan fixtures in Asia Cup: 'Especially after the terrorist attack…'
Despite the two nations having engaged in a four-day military conflict in the aftermath of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, India and Pakistan potentially face each other thrice in the upcoming Asia Cup after being placed in the same group. read more India had last faced arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stage of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai in February. AP Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary slammed the BCCI for giving its nod of approval to Men in Blue being placed in the same group as arch-rivals Pakistan at this year's Asia Cup. The continental event, after all, will be taking place in the UAE in September, months after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that preceded a military conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. The terror attack as well as the subsequent conflict had led to speculations that the Asia Cup, which was scheduled to be hosted by India in the T20 format this year, would ultimately be called off. The event, however, sprung back to life after the Asian Cricket Council meeting in Dhaka last week, which was attended virtually by BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And with India and Pakistan being placed in Group A along with Oman and UAE, there is a during the course of the event. 'India-Pakistan match should not happen in such an environment' '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,' Tiwary, who is a Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport, told news agency ANI. 'The situation was so bad, how can we think of an India-Pakistan match. I feel that it should be considered again and the India-Pakistan match should not happen in such an environment. Our Prime Minister is saying that the Operation Sindoor is still going on… How can we play a match with Pakistan?' the former Bengal captain added. Also Read | BCCI to take final call on India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025: Report India and Pakistan have also been put in the same group by the International Cricket Council in next year's Women's T20 World Cup in England. The two nations were also scheduled to face each other twice in the ongoing World Championship of Legends, a tournament that features retired cricketers in England. However, the Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions boycotted both of their fixtures against Pakistan Champions, including the semi-finals that was scheduled to take place on Thursday. The Pakistanis, thus, progressed to the final for the second consecutive time, at the cost of the defending champions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Mint
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Mint
What prompted BCCI to agree to India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025 despite recent border tensions? Details
The announcement of the India vs Pakistan clash in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 has created a lot of buzz even two months before the high-octane clash in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Saturday revealed the dates of Asia Cup 2025 with the IND vs PAK encounter scheduled for September 14. If all goes well, the arch-rivals could face each other thrice in the tournament. The dates of the Asia Cup 2025 were finalised after an ACC meeting on July 24 in Dhaka, chaired by president Mohsin Naqvi. BCCI was represented by vice-president Rajeev Shukla through a video call after the Indian board refused to travel to Bangladesh due to the political situations in the neighbouring country. Ever since the Asia Cup 2025 dates were announced on Saturday, former cricketers have raised their voices over the IND vs PAK clash. The two countries had come close to the brink of war following the Pahalgam attack, to which India responded with Operation Sindoor. But the biggest question is what prompted the BCCI to go ahead with the Asia Cup 2025 despite the recent tensions? Well, the answer to this is India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics in the country. Although India doesn't play any bilateral series with Pakistan in any sport in more than a decade, the India's no objection in multilateral competitions against their arch-rivals is deemed as a necessity if they were to get the hosting rights of the Olympic Games in 11 years time. Recently, the Government of India has allowed the Pakistan hockey teams to compete in the Asia Cup and Junior World Cup to be held in the country later in the year. Meanwhile, India could possibly face Pakistan thrice in the tournament. After the league stage, the top two teams from the groups will qualify for Super Fours. The top two teams in Super Fours will play in the final. After the Group A India vs Pakistan clash on September 14, the arch-rivals are expected to face again in Super Four. If all goes well, an India vs Pakistan final is on cards. The previous edition of the event was in a 50-over format, but this year's tournament was scheduled as a shorter-format event in preparation for next year's T20 World Cup in India. The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will be held on September 28. However, the venues are yet to be decided.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"This is wrong...": Rajeev Shukla on government's decision to ban 25 OTT platforms, websites
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Rajeev Shukla has strongly criticised the government's recent decision to ban 25 OTT platforms and websites, alleging that the move is an attack on freedom of expression. Shukla claimed that the government's action is selective and politically motivated, targeting platforms that offer alternative perspectives or criticise government policies. ".Dekhiye obscene, vulgar koi cheez ho to usko rokkar aap upaye kijiye.. We are against the way freedom of expression is being attacked and websites and YouTube channels opposing the government are being banned. This is hum virodh kar rahe hai..," Shukla told ANI. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has ordered the blocking of 25 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for allegedly publishing obscene, vulgar and, in some cases, pornographic material. There was hardly any storyline, theme, or message in a social context The directive was issued on July 23, 2025, in consultation with multiple government departments and civil society stakeholders, according to sources. According to the sources, the Ministry said that much of the content showcased by these platforms involved graphic sexual innuendos, long sequences of nudity, and pornographic visuals. "There was hardly any storyline, theme, or message in a social context," it said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Best SIP Plans for NRIs in Australia – Get ₹2L Monthly Pension | Invest ₹18K PB Learn More Undo Some content was also found to depict inappropriate sexual situations involving family relationships, further aggravating concerns over legality and decency. A total of 14 mobile applications, 26 websites have been ordered to be disabled by intermediaries under provisions of the IT Act, 2000 and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The government had several rounds of communication with the platforms. In September 2024, all 25 platforms had received official warnings. Prior to this, in February 2025, the Ministry had issued an advisory urging OTT platforms to comply with India's obscenity laws and the Code of Ethics prescribed under the IT Rules, 2021. Yet, the platforms allegedly continued to host and stream objectionable content. In one notable example, the series 'House Arrest' hosted on the Ullu platform was taken down in May following the Ministry's intervention. However, the government alleges that certain platforms have continued their operations by creating new domains, even after previous blocking orders. Five such platforms reportedly resumed publishing similar content after being blocked in March 2024. The latest action was taken in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Department of Legal Affairs (DoLA), industry associations FICCI and CII, and subject experts in the fields of women and child rights. Mentioning that previously the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), a self-regulatory body headed by a former Supreme Court judge, found that content edited on ALTT was "totally distasteful and bizarre," with sex and nudity being shown without any contextual justification. Similarly, over 100 web series were also removed from the Ullu platform, with the council finding that the platform temporarily removed or edited the web series and then uploaded the unedited versions later to circumvent the warnings. Several of the platforms had previously drawn the attention of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which flagged Ullu and ALTT for alleged violations in July and August 2024. The Ministry also received multiple public grievances about the content hosted on these platforms.
News18
25-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
India And Pakistan In Same Group For Asia Cup 2025: Report
Last Updated: The clouds of uncertainty over this year's Asia Cup have been lifted with the continental tournament expected to start in the first week of September. The biennial Asia Cup tournament is expected to be played at the neutral venue due to the geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan with UAE the likely destination. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in India but now will reportedly be played across two venues in the UAE with BCCI keeping the hosting rights. Following the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam and the resulting India-Pakistan skirmishes at the border, various media reports claimed that Indian cricket team may withdraw from the Asia Cup. However, BCCI refuted any such development. Now, according to news agency PTI, during a meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in Dhaka which the BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla attended virtually, the decision to play the competition in UAE was taken. However, a final decision over the scheduling is still pending. 'The BCCI will host the Asia Cup in the UAE. India is likely to play all its matches in Dubai. There are still deliberations on scheduling," an ACC source told PTI. India And Pakistan In Same Group? The tournament will be held in T20I format this time around and as per reports, India and Pakistan will be kept in the same group meaning they could clash at least twice – once in the group stage and then Super Six with a possibility of a third match should both qualify for the final. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says an official announcement regarding Asia Cup will be made in the coming days. 'Our vice-president Rajeev Shukla attended the ACC meeting. He will brief the members. I don't believe in speculations so you will get to know officially in a few days time," BCCI secretary Saikia said. When Was The Last Time India-Pakistan Clashed? India and Pakistan recently played against each other at the Champions Trophy in Dubai during a group stage match. The tournament was originally toz be hosted in Pakistan but BCCI's refusal to send its team resulted in it being held in Hybrid Model with India playing all their matches in Dubai including the semifinal and the final. view comments First Published: 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.
Hans India
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
BCCI set to host Asia Cup in UAE, India-Pak match likely
New Delhi/Dhaka: The Indian cricket board is all set to host the upcoming Asia Cup T20 tournament in the United Arab Emirates with the formal announcement expected in a few days' time, sources in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)said on Thursday. This was after an ACC meeting that all 25 member nations attended to discuss the venue for the event. BCCI was represented by its vice-president Rajeev Shukla virtually. 'The BCCI will host the Asia Cup in the UAE. India is likely to play all its matches in Dubai. There are still deliberations on scheduling,' an ACC source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. The tournament will be held for a little over fortnight in September. It has to end before the final week of the month as India's Test series against West Indies is scheduled from that point. 'Our vice-president Rajeev Shukla ji attended the ACC meeting. He will brief the members. I don't believe in speculations so you will get to know officially in a few days time,' BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI. In Dhaka, ACC chairman and Pakistan Cricket Board head Mohsin Naqvi also kept cards close to his chest when asked about a possible Indo-Pak match at the continental event. 'We will announce it shortly. We have had discussions with the BCCI and there are a few issues that we will resolve shortly. All 25 members attended the meet either physically or virtually. We are all on same page,' Naqvi told reporters. It is also learnt that due to BCCI's pressure, only two out of 10 items on the agenda, were discussed.
