‘We are not watching’: Politicians, cricket fans boycott India-Pakistan Asia Cup match
India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash nears as calls for boycott increase due to Pahalgam terror attack in April this year. Ties worsened leading to four nights of conflict after Operation Sindoor. BCCI clarified India won’t play Pakistan in bilateral tournaments but won’t stop it in multi-nation tournaments. Politicians, ex-cricketers, and public express desire to boycott the match.