BCCI distance themselves from Pakistan match in Asia Cup; opt for invisible boycott

The BCCI have decided to distance themselves from the upcoming match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, looking at the growing boycott calls.

India versus Pakistan is one of the most-anticipated cricket matches in the world, and the marquee encounter always sees high buzz and sold-out crowds, no matter where it is played in the world. However, this time around, the situation surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 game is totally different as boycott calls are growing in India as fans continue to express their displeasure with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) going ahead with the match despite the mood in the country in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Ever since the schedule was announced, anger has been simmering in India, with fans taking to social media to direct their frustration at the BCCI for agreeing to play against Pakistan despite a terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this year, where 26 people lost their lives. India also launched Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). It was believed that the BCCI would take a hard stand against Pakistan, refusing to play against them even in multi-lateral events. However, the Indian government issued a policy allowing the teams to play against the arch-rival in multi-lateral events. However, it seems that the BCCI has taken cognisance of the boycott campaign going on social media. According to a report in Dainik Jagran, most of the BCCI officials have decided to distance themselves from the upcoming Group A match between the two neighbouring countries. This is being viewed as an invisible boycott by the Indian cricket board.

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