Fans call for boycott after the Indian Ministry of Sports erases India vs Pakistan to face the Asian Cup 2025

In significant development, the Indian government has given a green signal Indian-Pakistan confrontation planned for the Asia Cup 2025. This decision, which has been the subject of numerous speculations, is based on a clear policy document issued by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs. The document describes India’s approach to international sporting events involving Pakistan.

India excludes the bilateral series with Pakistan but allows matches in international tournaments

The official document describes a clear distinction in its approach to sporting commitments with Pakistan. Although it maintains a firm position against bilateral series, it allows you to participate in multilateral events. The document indicates, “With regard to bilateral sporting events in the country in the other, Indian teams will not participate in competitions in Pakistan. We will not allow the Pakistani teams to play in India either. ” This policy aims to reflect India’s overall position on relations with the neighboring country.

However, for international tournaments like the Asian Cup, the position is different. The document clarifies that “Indian teams and individual players will participate in international events that also have teams or players from Pakistan.” Likewise, policy also allows Pakistani players and teams to participate in multilateral events organized by India. This approach is not only guided by the practices of international sports organizations, but is also intended to position India as a credible global sporting place, as the document notes.

Public indignation rises after the government’s decision

The government’s decision to approve the confrontation in India-Pakistan was greeted by an important public demonstration. Pakistan’s full boycott calls increased after Pahalgam’s terrorist attack earlier this year, many former cricket players urging the dismissal of all sporting ties. This generalized opposition was highlighted during 2025 world legendary championshipWhere India has boycotted its championship stadium games against Pakistan twice. The tension finally culminated in the Indian team moving away from a confrontation in the semi-finals, clearly demonstrating the strong feeling against any sporting commitment between the two nations.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

It seems that the Government of India and BCCI have limits and greed for money and pressures of the ICC and broadcasters, but as viewers, we can play our role by not aiming at the match of Ind Pak in Asia Cup Asia 25. #Boycottindpakmatch. #Bcci #Bccishameonyou

– Pratik Gajjar (@ Pratik_gajjar_1) August 22, 2025

The soldiers were martyred in Pulwama,
Innocent tourists were killed in Pahalgam,
But the government and the BCCI are more concerned about the profits from the cricket!
This match is not a game, but a company played on the blood of martyrs and innocent people.
The players who take the field, the … pic.twitter.com/r0qmz6mzwf

– Anubhav ojha (@imanubhavojha) August 22, 2025

If Goi allows BCCI to have a cricket match with Pakistan, it will be the worst government decision @Mansukhmandviya Monsieur is an act of betrayal
We will come to the streets against this decision
None of the members of your family have ever served in the armed forces and never … pic.twitter.com/qg1i865mwn

– Major Pawan Kumar, Shaurya Chakra (Retd) 🇮🇳 (@major_pawan) August 21, 2025

# Asiacup2025 @Bcci @Amitshah @Narendramodi @Bhogleharsha is the gourmet anti-indeed, hungry and arrogant @Bcci Take a stand and boycott the Asian cup or at least boycott playing Pakistan in a match? Will they show a little patriotism and what is our government there? Remember the phalgame ??

– Ashish Bakshi (@ ashishbakshi75) August 14, 2025

So, is all this drama just to make the Indians silly? Dear @Bcci If you are really proud of our Indian army, cancel this India-Pakistan match in Asia. Either cancel the match or loan for mass boycott # Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/o9d3rx5yh8

– Peaky Balvinder (@peaky_balvinder) July 26, 2025

It is just ashamed that India will play with a national sponsored by Terror in the Asian Cup 2025. The pacifier of nationalism is only for the ordinary man. Have a certain vertebral column @Bcci

– Ben Stokes Fan Club (@kafavourite) August 22, 2025

The traitor society #Bcci Could have decided to choose money above blood when men in blue play with Pakistan, but a real Indian will always be held with the nation and #Boycottasiacup # Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/asfwe936ms

– Prashant Ranjan (@ pranjan21) August 21, 2025

I boycott the Asian Cup if India goes ahead with Pakistan. It’s totally excruciating and betrayal of @Bcci. I won’t even look at a single cutting ball in Asia. Who are all with me?

– Ashish Bansal (@OKBANSAL) August 22, 2025

😅 Are you ready for the thrill? @Bcci

Govt: No bilateral matches with Pakistan, no one after operation Sindoor.

Also govt: play them in Asia Cup, smile, shake hands, put for photos.

So when the captains walk for the draw and what do the “enemy handshake” do, should we applaud?

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– Raghav (@originalraghav) August 22, 2025

The Pakistani hockey team refused to play in India and, on the other hand, India will play against Pakistan in Asia Cup – Shame at the Ministry of Sports # Asiacup2025

– Aman (@ ammanriz78249871) August 22, 2025

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