Suniel Shetty Defends Indian Players Before Pakistan Asia Cup Match: Don't Blame Them...
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Shetty, the father-in-law of cricketer KL Rahul, has reacted to the Indian national cricket team playing the Asia Cup 2025 match against Pakistan. The clash between the neighbouring countries amid socio-political tensions is scheduled for today (September 14) at 8 PM IST. Amid the ongoing debate over India’s match with Pakistan, Suniel voiced his opinion.
Suniel Shetty reacts to ongoing India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 debate
The actor told ANI, “It's a world sporting body. They have to abide by those rules and regulations because there are a lot of other sports and a lot of athletes who are involved in them. As Indians, I think that is our personal call that we have to take, whether we want to see it, whether we don't want to see it, whether we want to go or not go and that's a call India has to take but you cannot blame cricketers for playing because they are sportsmen, they are expected to represent the country.”ALSO READ: India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: Raveena Tandon Has Special Request For Players, 'Hope Team Plays With Black Bands On'He added, “I think that's a call we have to take. If I'm not going to see it, I'm not going to see it. It's for you to decide what each one of you wants to do. It's not in BCCI's hands. It's a world sporting body and you can't blame anybody for that.”
Why the outrage?
The outrage on social media is because many demanded boycotting the match. BCCI also faced criticism for not withdrawing India from the Asia Cup 2025 clash with Pakistan. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, the Indian government imposed a complete ban on Pakistan, including the entertainment industry.ALSO READ: India vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score, Asia Cup 2025: Security Tightened In Dubai Ahead Of Blockbuster IND vs PAK Clash, Know Toss Timings & Pitch Report In response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor in May. Missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were executed. After intense cross-border shelling and drone strikes, the countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10. Several Indian sports channels have decided not to air the match.
