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ACC President Mohsin Naqvi ignited a major controversy after the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from him, citing his anti-India stance. Naqvi subsequently left with the trophy, denying India their traditional celebration. This incident follows his provocative social media posts and PCB's earlier threats to withdraw from the tournament, escalating tensions.

Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf faced backlash after gesturing towards Indian fans during Pakistan's defeat in the Asia Cup Super Fours clash. Rauf's gesture, referencing unsubstantiated claims of downing Indian jets, went viral and drew criticism.

Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf ignited controversy during the Asia Cup Super 4s match against India with politically charged gestures, including mimicking fighter jet crashes and displaying '6-0' signals towards Indian fans, referencing unverified claims about downing Indian jets during Operation Sindoor.

Amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, former cricketer and current Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary has announced his boycott of the upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match. Citing numerous past terrorist attacks, Tiwary emphasized that human lives are more important than sports.

As India gears up to face Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, the match faces controversy due to terrorism concerns, exemplified by Punjab Kings' social media silence on Pakistan. A Supreme Court plea to cancel the match, citing recent terror attacks and the morale of armed forces, was denied. The clash sparks debate about sports and politics amidst strained relations.