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"Money>>>Patriotism": Internet Slams BCCI For Agreeing To Play With Pakistan In Asia Cup

Soumyajit Dutta

Netizens reacted to IND vs PAK clash [Source: Screengrabs]Netizens reacted to IND vs PAK clash [Source: Screengrabs]

A lot of drama unfolded during the World Championship of Legends regarding the India vs Pakistan clash last week. India Champions players decided to withdraw from the match as a sign of protest against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

However, just a few days later, when the Asia Cup revealed its schedule on Saturday, July 26, fans were shocked to see India scheduled to face Pakistan on September 14. The high-octane clash has been scheduled in the UAE, the host nation for the tournament. However, the geopolitical tension has troubled fans, many of whom took to the internet to express strong disapproval of the scheduling.

Indian Fans Ask To Boycott Asia Cup

Taking to their X handles, netizens called for a boycott of the match as a sign of protest. Notably, the World Championship match between India Champions and Pakistan Champions was also cancelled due to severe backlash from Indian fans online.

Hence, let's take a look at how the IND vs PAK clash has aggravated the sentiments of Indian fans worldwide:

"India Versus Pakistan Cricket Match on 14th September in UAE at the Asia Cup. Money >>>>>> Patriotism" - @desitrolls62

"@JayShah Indian team will play with terr0rists in the Asia Cup, right or wrong ?? @narendramodi stop announcing that #opreationsindoor is still on." - @rajivrocks15

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"Really surprised to see BCCI allowing Asia Cup after what happened with Pakistan previously in Kashmir. Sometimes money and viewship takes over your love for nationalism." - @Nasifhoque16

"If you are a true patriot & respect the victims martyred during Pahalgam, Pulwama, Pathankot, and other t3rr0r1st attacks by Pakistan, you will not watch Asia Cup 2025. Ensure that the broadcasters suffer a monumental loss in viewership/revenue and think before showing obsession" - @Six_Forty_Eight

"We have full faith that the Modi government, respecting the sentiments of the Indian people, will cancel this India-Pakistan Asia cup match. The nation comes first — cricket comes later!" - @GayaniBaba74892

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"Understand ur frustation urine drinker but u better asked BCCI why they are playing against Pakistan in Asia Cup. Where is ur Deshbakhti ? Down with Rafael jets?" - @SakinaZille

"@BCCI Why on earth would you play against Pakistan in Asia Cup? For you, its only about money isnt it? #SayNoToAsiaCup" - @DheerajNagdeo

Asia Cup 2025 Format

The Asia Cup 2025 will be an eight-team T20 tournament hosted in the UAE, with India as the official host. The teams are divided into two groups: Group A includes India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. 

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where each team will play against the others. The top two from the Super Four will advance to the final. The mega tournament is set to start on September 9 with its final scheduled for September 28.