Asia Cup 2025 has turned controversial as the Indian team faces heavy criticism—even from its own ex-cricketers—for breaking the spirit of the game.
Rumors of India boycotting matches against Pakistan had already fueled tensions, but now poor umpiring and India’s unsportsmanlike behavior have added to the storm.
In both group stage and Super Four clashes against Pakistan, Indian players broke tradition by refusing to shake hands with Pakistani cricketers at the toss and after the match—drawing backlash worldwide.
Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin also expressed disappointment, saying:
“There’s no harm in shaking hands. I don’t know why the Indian team avoided it. Once you agree to play, refusing to shake hands is not right.”
The controversy deepened with several questionable umpiring calls against Pakistan, including Fakhar Zaman’s disputed catch-out in the Super Four match.
The debate is now raging: Is India putting cricket’s spirit at risk in the world’s biggest rivalry?
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