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India–Pakistan Asia Cup Match Proceeds in Dubai Despite Boycott Drive and Political Backlash

New Delhi has cleared participation in multilateral events under a policy that treats withdrawal as a forfeit under ACC and ICC rules.

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New Delhi: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj burns an effigy during a protest against the upcoming Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan, at the party office in New Delhi, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
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Overview

  • Legal petitions seeking to halt the fixture were not heard on an urgent basis, allowing the group match in Dubai to go ahead as scheduled.
  • Families of Pahalgam terror victims publicly urged a boycott, with Sawan Parmar and Aishanya Dwivedi calling the game insensitive so soon after the April attack.
  • Opposition figures including Asaduddin Owaisi, AAP leaders, and Uddhav Thackeray criticized the decision and demonstrations in Delhi featured effigy burnings.
  • Cricket officials reiterated that India avoids bilateral series with Pakistan but plays in ACC/ICC events; India’s assistant coach said players are following BCCI and government direction, and only Rajiv Shukla is expected to attend from the board.
  • Public response is split as former cricketer Manoj Tiwary announced a personal boycott and Wasim Akram urged fans to enjoy the sport, with reports of a subdued build-up and premium tickets still unsold.