US EditionOmar Abdullah on India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Match: 'You Can't Wish Away What Happens'
Political tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack have led to nearly 50% of tickets remaining unsold despite price cuts, reflecting a significant boycott movement by fans and public figures.
- The India and Pakistan cricket teams are scheduled to play on September 14, 2025, in Dubai as part of the Asia Cup 2025.
- This match takes place against the backdrop of heightened tensions following the deadly attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, including Shubham Dwivedi.
- Aishanya Dwivedi, widow of a terror victim, and opposition parties have called for a boycott, criticizing the BCCI for insensitivity and questioning revenue use.
- Dwivedi urged people not to watch the match on TV and asked sponsors about the nationality concerns of the 26 families, warning that Pakistan will use the revenue for terrorism.
- The Supreme Court rejected an interim stay plea on the match, and Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah noted that reluctant bilateral ties differ from multilateral tournament participation.
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Omar Abdullah on India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match: 'You can't wish away what happens'
Omar Abdullah highlighted India's historical reluctance towards bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan amid calls to boycott the upcoming Asia Cup. Meanwhile, Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi's wife has urged people to not watch this, further questioning sponsors and broadcasters.
India Vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: Pahalgam Attack Victim’s Widow Slams BCCI, Asks People To ‘Not Switch On TV’
Aishanya Dwivedi, wife of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, called for a boycott of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match, condemning the BCCI's stance
Political temperatures have risen over tomorrow's Asia Cup match in Dubai against Pakistan. Opposition parties have raised questions about the game after the recent Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack. Uddhav Thackeray and the Aam Aadmi Party have targeted the central government and threatened to boycott the match. Protests and effigy burning have also been carried out.
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