IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025: suresh Raina’s Shocking Disclosure & Match Highlights
Key Points from suresh Raina’s Statement
Former indian cricketer suresh raina revealed that no indian player wanted to play against pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025.
Raina claimed players participated under pressure from the bcci (Board of Control for cricket in India).
He stated, “If the opinion of captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team was taken, they would have said no.”
Raina expressed regret over india playing the match, emphasizing it was not a player-driven decision.
Planned Refusal to Shake Hands
After India’s 7-wicket victory over pakistan, indian players deliberately refused to shake hands with Pakistani players.
This decision was planned in advance and surprised the Pakistani team.
The act reflected the tension and strained relations between the two countries.
Match Played Amidst Political and Security Tensions
The match occurred shortly after a terrorist attack in pahalgam killed 26 tourists.
In response, india launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist hideouts in pakistan and PoK.
These events intensified calls on social media and public forums to boycott the India-Pakistan match.
The match was under intense scrutiny due to the fragile political climate.
India’s victory and Post-Match Message
Despite controversies, Team india performed strongly and dominated the game.
Captain suryakumar yadav and coach gautam gambhir dedicated the win to the indian Army and victims of terrorism.
Yadav stated, “Some things in life are above sportsmanship,” affirming solidarity with the victims of the pahalgam terror attack.
The indian team emphasized their support for the bcci and government decisions throughout the tournament.
This high-voltage match was marked not only by cricketing excellence but also by the complex interplay of sports and national sentiment.
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