Cricket, often a battleground for political tensions between India and Pakistan, has been marred by diplomatic disputes, including India's refusal to play in Pakistan and Bangladesh’s World Cup withdrawal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/24/world/india-vs-pakistan-cricket/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #sports #cricket #india #pakistan #bangladesh #srilanka #unitedarabemirates #asiacup #mohsinnaqvi #bcci #kolkataknightriders #indianpremierleague #internationalcricketcouncil
Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also heads Pakistan's cricket board, said Wednesday that India is "welcome" to collect its Asia Cup trophy from his office in Dubai. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/10/02/more-sports/india-pakistan-asia-cup-trophy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #asiancricketcouncil #mohsinnaqvi #india #pakistan #asiacup
Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had "disrespected cricket" while his Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav complained his side was denied the trophy after winning the Asia Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/29/more-sports/india-pakistan-tensions-asia-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #india #pakistan #asiacup