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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is facing severe backlash by several fans through online after the Asia Cup 2025 schedule revealed that India is set to lock horns with arch-rival Pakistan in the UAE on September 14.
Fans were shocked to see India scheduled to play against Pakistan in an official tournament so soon. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, many of them targeting the BCCI for what users described as an “insensitive” decision. The hashtag #BoycottAsiaCup began trending, with users demanding the Indian cricket board reconsider its participation in the match.
"So all of this drama is just to make Indians fool? Dear @BCCI if you are really proud of our Indian Army then Cancel that india-pakistan Match in Asia cup. Either cancel the match or Ready for mass boycott #AsiaCup2025," wrote a fan on social media account X (earlier known as Twitter).
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"We all are boycotting Asia Cup, aren't we?" wrote another fan.
“This isn’t just cricket. It's about standing up for our people,” tweeted a third user.
Several users even accused the BCCI of prioritizing commercial interests over national sentiment, questioning why a game against Pakistan was even considered under the current circumstances.
