BCCI Clears Stance on Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025 Match

The upcoming Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025 match is set to take place amid clear guidelines from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which confirmed that India will play against all countries in multinational tournaments, including arch-rivals Pakistan. Speaking to the media, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia addressed concerns regarding India’s stance on competing with countries with which diplomatic relations are not smooth.

“The new policy clearly states that there is no restriction on playing against countries with which India does not maintain friendly relations,” Saikia said, highlighting that India must participate in multinational cricket events without hesitation.

Government Policy Guides BCCI in Multinational Tournaments

Saikia emphasised that the BCCI strictly follows central government policies, ensuring compliance across all sports. “So far as the BCCI’s view is concerned, we have to follow whatever the central government formalises. The policy clearly states that there are no restrictions on India playing against countries not on friendly terms with India. Therefore, India has to play all matches in any multinational tournament,” he explained.

He further stressed the importance of participation, noting that refusal to compete could result in sanctions. “We are very happy to follow the policy, which has been carefully designed to consider not only cricket but all other sports as well. In multinational tournaments like the Asia Cup, we are required to participate. Similarly, in ICC events, India must compete even against countries with which diplomatic relations are not optimal. However, for bilateral ties, we will not play against hostile nations,” Saikia added.

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule and Group Details

The 15th edition of the men’s Asia Cup, featuring eight teams including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Oman, UAE, and Hong Kong, will be played in the T20I format. India has been placed in Group A alongside UAE, Oman, and Pakistan. The Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025 match is scheduled for September 14 in Dubai. India’s campaign opens against UAE on September 10, followed by the blockbuster clash with Pakistan, and concludes the group stage against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.

Group B consists of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super Four stage. The Super Four matches begin on September 20, culminating in the final on September 28. The schedule ensures intense T20I action leading up to the much-anticipated Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025 match.

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