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India's 7-wicket triumph over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 should have been a moment of celebration. Instead, the victory was clouded by a wave of unease. For captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team, this wasn't just another clash between the arch-rivals, it was a match weighed down by politics, emotions, and calls for boycott.
Reports suggest the Indian players were reluctant to even participate in the tournament. Former cricketer Suresh Raina revealed that "not a single player wanted to face Pakistan" and that the squad was compelled to do so because of the BCCI's decision. "If you personally ask the players, they would have said ...