Overview

• The Sports Ministry has confirmed India will face Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai, with the Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi asked IT and I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to block live streaming across OTT platforms and bar TV broadcasters from airing the match.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemning the clearance after the Pahalgam attack and alleging, without independent substantiation, external pressure and financial motives.
• Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary said he will not watch the game, arguing that the value of human life should outweigh sporting engagements.
• Authorities reiterate that bilateral contests remain off the table while multilateral events at neutral venues are permitted, and claims of a broadcast blackout in India are unconfirmed.