Asia Cup 2025: List of cricketers who spoke on boycotting IND vs PAK match

1. Harbhajan Singh:

Legendary Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his opinion to boycott the India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025, saying cricketing ties should not resume until relations improve between the two nations.

Harbhajan also reminded that even during the World Championship of Legends, he and his teammates from India Champions had refused to compete in the game against Pakistan, and stated he would be consistent with his stand. While making it clear that he would respect the government’s decision on such matters, he stressed that diplomatic ties must take priority over sporting engagements.

“The India-Pakistan match always comes in the limelight. But after Operation Sindoor, everyone said there should be no cricket and no business. We did not play that match. Everyone has their own way of thinking and understanding, but I feel till the time relations between the two countries do not improve, cricket and business should not be there as well. But then, that is my thought. If the government says the match can happen, it should happen," the spinner said as quoted by Hindustan Times.