India vs Pakistan: ‘We shouldn’t be playing this match’- Mohammed Azharuddin | Cricket News – Times of India

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Former India cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has expressed considerations in regards to the upcoming India-Pakistan match within the Asia Cup T20 event, scheduled for September 14 at Dubai International Stadium, citing present cross-border tensions between the 2 nations together with the current Pahalgam terror assault and India’s Operation Sindoor.The Asia Cup will be held within the UAE from September 9 to twenty-eight, with India and Pakistan positioned in Group A alongside UAE and Oman.“Looking at the current situation in the country, we shouldn’t be playing this match. Everyone is aware of the issues we are facing,” Azharuddin instructed IANS.“And if we have to play, then we should play every sport — not just by picking and choosing,” he added, referring to the dearth of bilateral collection between the 2 nations since 2012.Azharuddin emphasised that whereas these had been his private views, the ultimate determination would relaxation with increased authorities. “In the end, it’s the government that will decide whether we should play or not. The decision made by the board, the government, and BCCI will be final.”“Until the problem is resolved, we shouldn’t move forward,” he said, suggesting that cricket ties ought to stay suspended till political tensions ease.“No matter how much we say, ultimately, only what the government and BCCI want will happen. Whatever I am saying today, I’m saying it after careful thought and understanding,” Azharuddin concluded.

The event will characteristic 19 matches throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with BCCI serving because the official host.Both nations have agreed to not play on one another’s soil till not less than 2027, resulting in the choice of UAE because the impartial venue.India’s marketing campaign begins in opposition to UAE on September 10, with a possible second encounter in opposition to Pakistan attainable within the Super Four stage on September 21.Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.Teams will be permitted to area 17-member squads for the event.Despite the absence of bilateral cricket since 2012-13, India and Pakistan proceed to face one another in ICC and ACC tournaments at impartial venues.