Overview
- Speaking on a Willow by Cricbuzz podcast, Jason Holder called India’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from ACC and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi “just too much.”
- Holder lamented the Asia Cup flashpoints, including India’s decision to skip post‑match handshakes with Pakistan, and said the rivalry has spilled beyond the spirit of the game.
- He argued that leading cricketers can help ease tensions by setting examples on the field, noting the wider influence athletes have on public behavior.
- Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi criticized India’s sportsmanship over the Asia Cup conduct and said Pakistan would deliver its answer on the field at the T20 World Cup in Colombo next month.
- The Asia Cup trophy remains with the Asian Cricket Council in Dubai after India declined to receive it, underscoring an unresolved dispute shaping the build‑up to their next meeting.