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Government sources clarified that this is not a bilateral series match, but part of the multilateral tournament, so if India retreats from the match, Pakistan will get a direct benefit.
Delhi: The Asia Cup is to be played between India and Pakistan in 2025, but earlier on Thursday, India Champions are to face Pakistan Champions, which is important to reach the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). Meanwhile, government sources gave a statement on Wednesday that if India boycott this match, then it will be like letting Pakistan win without match.
‘This is not a bilateral series, a multilateral tournament’
According to the news of News18.com, government sources clarified that it is not a bilateral series match, but part of the multilateral tournament, so if India retreats from the match, Pakistan will get a direct benefit.
Government sources said, “This is not a bilateral series. If India refuses to play in such multilateral tournaments, Pakistan will get a walkover.”
“Fought in Olympics too, not to retreat option”
Government sources further said, “If a Pakistani player or team is decided in the Olympics with India, then why should India be back? India should compete and defeat Pakistan.”
The match was canceled earlier
The Indo-Pak match was canceled during the first league stage in WCL 2025, as many Indian players refused to participate. The reason for this was the ‘Operation Sindoor’ run by India in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April. Due to this diplomatic tension, the players refused to play for security reasons.
BCCI approves the match, the match will now be according to the schedule
However, on July 27, IANS quoted sources as saying that this high-voltage match between India and Pakistan will now be played according to the schedule. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approved it after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting.
Sources said, “The BCCI can no longer hold back from the tournament or match. The decision was taken in the ACC meeting. Also, IANS quoted BCCI sources as saying,” India is a host country, so no change is possible at this level. ” There was a conversation at the level of officers and it was decided to match. “
Asia Cup program released, Mahamukabala will be held on 14 September
The ACC has already released the entire Asia Cup program, in which it is clear that the league stage between India and Pakistan will be held on 14 September. Both India and Pakistan are placed in Group A, including UAE and Oman.
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