&nbsp;India&rsquo;s high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 clash with Pakistan is under a cloud, as boycott calls continue to grow across the country. Unlike the usual frenzy that surrounds the contest, this edition carries a sombre mood following the Pahalgam terror attack and India&rsquo;s subsequent Operation Sindoor against terror camps in Pakistan and PoK.
The attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, sparked public outrage, with many fans demanding that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refuse to play Pakistan even in multi-lateral tournaments. While the government cleared participation in international fixtures, the sentiment among fans remains strongly against the tie.
According to reports, the BCCI itself appears to be quietly acknowledging the backlash. Unlike previous high-profile India-Pakistan encounters, no senior BCCI officials have travelled to Dubai for the Group A clash. Observers describe this as an &ldquo;invisible boycott,&rdquo; contrasting with earlier tournaments where the board&rsquo;s top brass was present in full strength.
The muted approach underscores the wider debate around cricketing ties between the two nations at a time of heightened security and political tensions.

Fans protest BCCI’s stance as Asia Cup tie with Pakistan nears amid terror tensions

India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash Faces Boycott

Fans protest BCCI’s stance as Asia Cup tie with Pakistan nears amid terror tensions

September 13, 2025 | 18:46 IST