India, Sept. 15 -- Despite India's commanding 7-wicket win over Pakistan in Sunday's Asia Cup 2025 Group A match, the mood in and around the Indian team remains mixed. Yes, this was a much-needed win, one that all but secured the Men in Blue a place in the Super Fours, but the backdrop of the match took the sheen away from what would have been just another India vs Pakistan match. The only thing is that this was not just another match. The public emotion was running wild, with players feeling the heat to play Pakistan in a tournament despite boycott calls, all because the Indian government gave the clearance.

As a way of showing solidarity, captain Suryakumar Yadav and the Indian team refused to be part of the customary post-match handsh...