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A fresh storm has exploded in cricket circles after the former Danish Pakistan Filler Kanery launched a cheeky attack on the Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI)accusing — “Use patriotism when adapted” In the context of the Asia Cup 2025. The statements are days after the announcement that India and Pakistan will face each other in a clap stage clap stage at Dubai International Stadium on September 14, reigning a debate on the intersection of sports and policies in the subcontinent.
Stands contradictory: WCL BOOTCOT VS ASIA CUP NOD
Kanery criticism is derived from recent news at the World Legends Championship (WCL), where the Indian Champions Team, consisting of old stars, refused to play a scheduled equipment against Pakistan Champions in Birmingham. The withdrawal, which took place only one week before the Asia Cup calendar was revealed, was justified by the Indian authorities and the Cricket authorities as an act of “National Duty” In the light of ongoing political tensions. However, the subsequent willingness to compete against Pakistan in the Asia Cup has attracted accusations of selective application of patriotic sentiment.
Passing to X (before Twitter), Kanery stated:
“Indian players boycotted WCL and called the national. But now the Asia and Pakistan Cup is fine? If the cricket with Pakistan is fine then it should also be.
Indian players boycotted WCL and called it national duty. But now Asia Cup vs Pakistan is okay? If the cricket with Pakistan is fine, too. Stop using patriotism when it suits you. May the sport be sport: no propaganda.
– Danish Kanery (@Danyhkanery61) July 26, 2025
His statements were quickly echoed and discussed on online platforms, they wondered if the BCCI is taking advantage of patriotism to justify sports decisions based on geopolitical comfort.
The big image after BCCI NOD in Asia Cup 2025
According to several reports, BCCI officials have confirmed that they cannot be removed from the Asia Cup after officially agreeing on the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) calendar last week. As a host nation, India’s commitment is considered a binding, with commercial, diplomatic and dissemination considerations that make the withdrawal practically impossible at this stage. The Asian Cup groups will see India and Pakistan with the United Arab Emirates and Oman, which is virtually guaranteeing high participation competitions and a global record vision.
Kanery insists that the BCCI should have shown greater consistency and transparency in its policies.
“There should not be double standards, sometimes yes, sometimes not. If you talk about patriotism, you should put on the side constantly.” he said. “Either clearly say that sports and politics are separated or maintain firm support through the table.”
As the countdown begins until September 14, the controversy triggered by Kanery’s statements has stated that the Indian-Pakistan cricket rivalry will be played as fiercely outside the pitch.
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