‘I’m against India vs Pakistan, PM Modi saying Operation Sindoor is on’: Ex-India cricketer slams Asia Cup 2025 fixture

India vs Pakistan (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/Getty Images)

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has voiced sturdy opposition to the scheduled India vs Pakistan match within the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, citing latest terror-related developments as the first purpose. The match, set to happen within the UAE from September 9 to twenty-eight, has already stirred political and public debate because of the high-voltage fixture scheduled for September 14. Speaking to ANI, Tiwary stated, “I am against it. The India-Pakistan match should not be held, especially after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which civilians have been killed. After that, Operation Sindoor has taken place.” Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!His feedback come only a day after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed the schedule and venue of the match. India are positioned in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, whereas Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. India will open their marketing campaign against UAE on September 10 earlier than going through Pakistan on September 14 and Oman on September 19. Tiwary additional emphasised that internet hosting the India-Pakistan sport at such a time sends the fallacious message. “The situation was so bad, how can we think of an India-Pakistan match? I feel it should be reconsidered,” he added.

His remarks echo the nationwide temper following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning to Pakistan in Parliament earlier this week. PM Modi acknowledged that any misadventure by Pakistan could be met with a “befitting reply” and confirmed that Operation Sindoor is nonetheless ongoing. Tiwary questioned the scheduling of a cricket match with Pakistan whereas army operations are underway. “Our Prime Minister is saying Operation Sindoor is still going on… How can we play a match with Pakistan?” he requested. Meanwhile, former captain Sourav Ganguly supplied a extra measured perspective, saying, “Sport must go on,” whereas additionally condemning terrorism and calling for stronger motion against it.