India, Aug. 21 -- The scheduled India vs Pakistan clash at the Asia Cup 2025 has sharply divided the cricketing world. In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor and the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the fixture has gone beyond being just another contest between the arch-rivals. While some voices argue that the match must go on as per schedule, others believe that playing Pakistan under the current circumstances would be an insult to the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, said the fate of the match was entirely in the hands of the government. He underlined that the players themselves had little say in the matter, since they are bound by BCCI contracts and will simply follow whatever directive ...