New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has weighed in on the ongoing war of words between India and Pakistan cricketers ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash. The row escalated after former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf referred to India captain Suryakumar Yadav as "Suarkumar Yadav" during a TV debate - a slur that triggered outrage in Indian cricket circles.

Yousuf later tried to shift attention by blaming former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who had previously compared Shahid Afridi to "a barking dog". But the remarks had already drawn criticism for lowering the tone of the debate.

Speaking on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin called for dignity and refused to be dragged into name-calling.

"I am a crick...