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In significant development, the Indian government has given a green signal for the India-Pakistan approach programmed for the Asia Cup 2025. This decision, which has been the subject of many speculation, is based on a clear policy document issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The document describes India’s approach to international sports events involved in Pakistan.
India rules out bilateral series with Pakistan but allows parties in international tournaments
The official document describes a clear distinction in its approach to sports commitments with Pakistan. Although it maintains a firm position against the bilateral series, it allows participation in multilateral events. The document states, “With regard to bilateral sports events in the country of others, Indian teams will not participate in Pakistan competitions. We will not allow Pakistani teams to play India.” This policy aims to reflect India’s overall position on relations with the neighboring country.
However, for international tournaments like the Asia Cup, the posture is different. The document clarifies it “Indian teams and individual players will participate in international events that also have Pakistan teams or players.” In the same way, politics also allows Pakistani players and teams to participate in multilateral events organized by India. This approach is not only guided by the practices of the international sports bodies, but it is also intended to place India as a credible world sports site, as the document points out.
Public outrage increases after government decision
The Government’s decision to approve the Indian-Pakistan shock encountered a major public protest. The calls for a complete boycott of Pakistan had increased after Pahalgam’s horror attack earlier this year, with many former cricketers who urged the separation of all sports bonds. This widespread opposition stood out during the World Legends Championship 2025where India twice boycotted its league games against Pakistan. The tension ultimately culminated in the Indian team moving away from a semifinals clash, clearly demonstrating the strong feeling against any sports commitment between the two nations.
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This is how fans react:
It seems that the Government of India and the BCCI have limitations and greed for money and pressure from the ICC and stations, but as a viewer we can play our role when not watching the Inde Pak game in the next Asia Asia Cup 25. #Boycottindpakmatch. #Bcci #Bccishameonyou
– Pratik Gajjar (@pratik_gajjar_1) August 22, 2025
The soldiers were martyred in Pulwama,
Innocent tourists were killed in Pahalgam,
But the government and the BCCI are more concerned with the benefits of the cricket!
This game is not a game, but a business played in the blood of martyrs and innocent.
The players who take the field, the … pic.twitter.com/r0qmz6mzwf– Anubhav Ojha (@imanubhavojha) August 22, 2025
If Goi allows BCCI to have a cricket match with Pakistan, it will be the worst decision of the government @Mansukhmandviya Lord, is an act of betrayal
We’ll get to the streets against this decision
None of the members of your family has ever served the armed forces and never … pic.twitter.com/qg1i865mwn– Major Pawan Kumar, Shaurya Chakra (Retd) 🇮🇳 (@major_pawan) August 21, 2025
#Asiacup2025 @BCCI @Amitshah @narendramodi @Bhogleharsha is anticipated and ancient India of hunger and power @BCCI Take -you are a position and boycott the Asia Cup or a boycott of Pakistan in a match? Will they show some patriotism and is our government our government? Remember Phalgam?
– Ashish Bakshi (@Ashishbakshi75) August 14, 2025
So this drama is just for the Indians to darken? Dear @BCCI If you are really proud of our Indian Army, nullify the India-Pakistan party in the Asia Cup. Cancel the game or prepared for the massive boycott #Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/o9d3rx5yh8
– Peaky Balvinder (@Peaky_balvinder) July 26, 2025
It is a shame that India plays with a national sponsored in the Asia Cup 2025. Lollipop nationalism is only for the common man. Have some spine @BCCI
– Ben Stokes Fan Club (@kafavourite) August 22, 2025
The treacherous company #Bcci Could have decided to choose money about blood when blue men play with Pakistan but a real Indian will always be with the nation and #Boycotiacup #Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/asfwe936ms
– Prashant Ranjan (@Pranjan21) August 21, 2025
I am boycotting the Asia Cup if India continues to play Pakistan. This is totally atrocious and betrayal @BCCI. I will not see a single ball of Asia Cup. Who is all with me?
– Ashish Bansal (@okbansal) August 22, 2025
😅 Are you ready for excitement? @BCCI
GOVT: There are no bilateral matches with Pakistan, zero ties after the Sindoor operation.
Also GOVT: Play them in the Asia Cup, smile, shake hands, putting to take pictures.
Then, when the captains walk around and make the “enemy hand stroke”, should we applaud?
End of … pic.twitter.com/ds2hnedjvr
– Raghav (@originalraghav) August 22, 2025
The Pakistani hockey team refused to play India and, on the other hand #Asiacup2025
– Aman (@Amanriz78249871) August 22, 2025
