'Exploiting nationalism to mint money' - Fans slam BCCI over India-Pakistan 2025 Asia Cup coverage

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) faced a wave of criticism from Indian fans after posting updates about the Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan on social media platform X. This year’s India-Pakistan encounter has garnered attention not just for cricketing reasons, but also due to geopolitical tensions between the countries.

The controversy stems from a Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam, which shook the nation earlier this year. In response, India carried out Operation Sindoor, targeting militant bases across the border. Given these developments, many fans had expected the Indian cricket authorities to refuse participation in the Asia Cup fixture against Pakistan.

Despite public sentiment, the Indian government allowed the Men in Blue to participate in multinational tournaments, while keeping bilateral series on hold. This decision, however, did not sit well with a significant section of cricket followers. Social media users on X called for a boycott of the India-Pakistan match, voicing strong criticism against the BCCI for its role in promoting the game.

Surya, Agha skip handshake before India-Pakistan clash

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Surya, Agha skip handshake before India-Pakistan clash

In this charged atmosphere, a post from the BCCI official handle covering live updates of the match triggered massive trolling and backlash online. Fans expressed their disappointment, claiming that the cricket board should have shown sensitivity given the recent tensions.

Meanwhile, the match is currently underway at the Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bat first. Both India and Pakistan fielded the same XI that had won their respective opening matches in the Asia Cup 2025. Adding to the tension, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav notably did not shake hands with Agha at the toss, a moment that has been widely discussed on social media.

Surya, Agha skip handshake before India-Pakistan clash

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Surya, Agha skip handshake before India-Pakistan clash

With geopolitical and sporting stakes both high, this India-Pakistan clash has become one of the most controversial and closely watched matches of the Asia Cup 2025, drawing attention far beyond the cricket field.

Here’s how fans on X reacted to BCCI covering the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

Gaurav Taneja@flyingbeast320

Love cricket, always will. But this #IndVsPak match feels wrong. . @BCCI made it clear—when it came to choosing between Nation and Revenue, they chose ‘Revenue’

03:06 PM · Sep 13, 2025

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RJ - Rishabh Jain@rishsamjain

Anyone tweeting about #INDvsPAK match, scores, commentary must be boycotted / unfollowed. This is the time we the public should shows unity against capitalist mentality of #bccideshdrohi #government Hamne hi star banaya hai aur ham zameen par bhi la sakre hai.

04:06 PM · Sep 14, 2025

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Kiran Rajput@_KiranRajput

Posting again – Not watching #INDvsPAK Match. Not sure what is compelling Govt, BCCI & players to play against terrorist sponsored country - Pakistan, killed 26 innocent Indian in Pahalgam. Its shameful.

03:41 PM · Sep 14, 2025

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🇮🇳 رومانا@RomanaRaza

#INDvsPAK #BoycottINDvPAK Everyone to BCCI:

05:18 PM · Sep 14, 2025

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Pratyush Raj@pratyush93_raj

#AsiaCup #CricketTwitter #INDvsPAK The moment Pakistan players stepped onto the field, a handful of supporters started chanting ‘India jeetega!’ and ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai!'

06:25 PM · Sep 14, 2025

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Sunanda Roy 👑@SaffronSunanda

Please Unfollow me if you are my mutual and still watching #INDvsPAK match. #BoycottINDvPAK

08:39 PM · Sep 14, 2025

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Ashish Gupta@AshishGupta325

Am I a true patriot if I am not watching #INDvsPAK match - not even a single ball, no checking score on apps as well. I don’t know but let’s not label the ones who watch as anti national. If they are anti national then the cricketers, the BCCI and the gormint all are 🙏

12:39 PM · Sep 14, 2025

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Parth MN@parthpunter

For all those people who used cricket to further their nationalism, remember the BCCI exploits your nationalism to mint money. That's all. It's easy to target players. But it's the BCCI that decides whether the players participate or not. #INDvsPAK #AsiaCup2025

08:24 PM · Sep 14, 2025

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