India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash confirmed for September 14 in UAE, even as India bans all bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan, says Sports Ministry.
In a landmark announcement, India’s Sports Ministry has revealed a new, non-precedented policy: all bilateral sporting ties with India-Pakistan are now off the table. Despite this, the ministry confirmed that the Indian cricket team will still participate in the Asia Cup, set to begin next month in the UAE. This decision underscores that India remains open to multilateral tournaments that include Pakistan—even as bilateral matches are strictly prohibited. Geo NewsDeccan HeraldNDTV Sports
Historically, India hasn’t played a bilateral cricket series with Pakistan since the 2012–13 cycle; the last time India toured Pakistan was for the 2008 Asia Cup. Now, in line with decades-long diplomatic tensions, this fresh policy has taken effect immediately. Geo NewsIndia Today
Despite the suspension of bi-lateral ties, fans won’t be deprived of the much-anticipated Indo-Pakistan showdown—scheduled for September 14 in the United Arab Emirates as part of the eight-nation tournament. Geo NewsIndia TodayIndiatimesWikipedia
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