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Bcci Secretary Devajit saikia Finally directed to the growing controversy that surrounds the Indian scheduled cricket match Pakistan at her Asia Cup 2025Defending the council’s decision as he quoted the Government’s policy guidelines.
The crash among the Arc rivals is scheduled for September 14 in Dubai, but has made fierce criticism after the Pahalgam devastating horror attack in April 2025, where 26 tourists were killed by Pakistani terrorists. The incident has intensified the calls of old cricketers and amateur to boycott all sports commitments with Pakistan.
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Speaking to Ani, Saikia clarified that the BCCIA operates strictly within the framework established by the Central Government. The recently reviewed policy, implemented in August 2025, distinguishes between bilateral and multilateral sporting events.
“With regard to the BCCI vision, we must follow anything from the central government. Recently, our policy, which is underway, on the participation of India in any multinational tournament or international tournament, there are no restrictions imposed by the Central Government, whether we play any of the countries that are not in good condition with India” Saikia declared.
Added more, “So India has to play all games in any multinational tournament. Because the ICC Cup is a multinational tournament that involves the countries of the continent of Asia, so we have to play. And also, for any ICC tournament, when there is no country that is not in friendly terms with India, we have to play international tournaments. Hospital. ”
Politics prohibits bilateral competitions while also allowing participation in multinational events organized by international bodies such as the ICC and Asian cricket tip.
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Saikia emphasized the possible consequences of the multilateral tournaments, warning that the refusal could lead to sanctions from the international sports federations.
)So, we follow the policy framed by the Government of India, the Department of Development of Youth and Sports. Therefore, the policy we follow are fully aligned with the politics framed by the central government. And that is why BCCI will have to do it. And we are very happy to follow politics,“He explained.
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To illustrate possible repercussions, Saikia referred to the NEERAJ Chopra Olympic Medal: “ Suppose, taking an example, we are in athletics, India is not playing a particular tournament because we have to play with a player belonging to a hostile country. In this situation, if any sanction comes with the Indian Atlètic Association, then we take the example, we assume that NEERAJ Chopra, will not be able to participate in any international event. So the interests of the players will be harmed.
Finishing his statement, Saikia said, “I am sure that the India government has taken into account all these factors while formulating the policy that allows India to participate, not only in the cricket, but also in other games, in several multinational tournaments.”
The controversy comes months after India launched the Sindoor operation: precision aerial attacks aimed at terrorist fields throughout Pakistan in retaliation for Pahalgam’s attack. Despite political tensions, the BCCI maintains its commitment to honor obligations with international governing bodies in Cricket while defending the ban on bilateral sports exchange government with Pakistan.
