Overview
- Holder said the rivalry spilling beyond the boundary is sad and urged using sport to foster reconciliation.
- He cited India’s refusal to collect the Asia Cup winners' trophy from Mohsin Naqvi as an unnecessary escalation.
- Coverage recaps off-field flare-ups during the tournament, including snubbed handshakes and tense player interactions.
- India Today attributes Holder’s remarks to the Willow by Cricbuzz podcast, while CricketAddictor cites Game On With Grace.
- Holder argued that players’ conduct shapes fan behavior and called on cricket to model unity and respect.