Will Ind V Pak Asia Cup Clash Face Backlash After Pahalgam? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

Will Ind V Pak Asia Cup Clash Face Backlash After Pahalgam? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

Tensions between India and Pakistan reached a boiling point after the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, sparking nationwide outrage and calls to boycott all sporting ties. With public sentiment demanding a complete snub, the BCCI now finds itself at the centre of a firestorm— sources say India will face Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 this September. But why did the BCCI agree to go ahead? Is it about revenue, reputation, or responsibility? Rupha Ramani examines the pressure from fans and politicians, as well as the commitments made before the crisis unfolded. From Operation Sindoor to the role of broadcasters, sponsors, and global governing bodies—this is not just a cricket match. It’s a geopolitical event cloaked in cricket colours.

Also on the show, India made three changes to their XI in the second Test V England. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar returned to the XI. While India is strengthening their batting, are they getting defensive in their approach? And Al Hilal beat Manchester City 4-3 in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 match. The Saudi club not only qualified for the quarterfinals but has also exposed FIFA's failed model. The governing body included more European clubs but only five of them qualified for the last eight. Is it time FIFA introspects their approach?

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