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Jason Holder Decries IndiaPakistan Rift, Urges Sport to Help Bridge Divide

His call follows Asia Cup 2025 flashpoints, including India declining to receive the trophy from ACC‑PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Willow by Cricbuzz and Game On With Grace podcasts, the West Indies all-rounder said he dislikes the IndiaPakistan "beef" and finds the spillover beyond cricket sad.
  • He cited India’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi and the teams’ handshake standoffs as examples of politics overtaking the game.
  • Holder argued that change can start on the field through the influence of leading players and teams, encouraging gestures that model reconciliation.
  • Invoking Didier Drogba’s role in Ivory Coast, he urged cricketers to use their platforms to ease tensions and influence fans’ behavior.
  • Coverage also noted Holder’s IPL 2026 move to Gujarat Titans for INR 7 crore, underscoring his ongoing role in high-profile subcontinental cricket.