The Pakistan cricket team’s winless run against India in the Asia Cup 2025 has sparked a furious reaction from former wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal. Despite facing Suryakumar Yadav’s side three times in the tournament, Pakistan ended up on the losing side every single time. Their performances showed slight improvement with narrower margins of defeat, but victories still remained elusive. Off the field, Pakistan attempted to divert attention with political narratives, yet the on-field outcomes spoke louder.
Following the conclusion of the tournament, Akmal issued a bold statement during a TV discussion, insisting that Pakistan must completely cut cricketing ties with India.
“The Pakistan board should immediately say that ‘we should never play against India’. Let’s see what action the ICC takes. What else evidence do you need after this? But the BCCI person is leading the ICC. How will he (Jay Shah) take any action? The other boards have to come together, say we can’t see this in cricket. Sport is not played at anyone’s home. If others don’t play them, then no money is going to come,” Akmal said.
Akmal Wants a Neutral Body to Oversee Indo-Pak Clashes
Expressing concerns over how such contests are handled, Akmal stressed the need for an independent panel of officials to supervise future matches between the two cricketing giants. According to him, the involvement of impartial nations could prevent controversies from derailing high-profile encounters.
“The earlier these things can be controlled, the better for everybody. A neutral body has to be formed without Pakistan and India, make a committee of Australians, South Africans, and New Zealanders, and let them decide on what action to be taken about all that has happened in this tournament,” he added.
Former Cricketer Slams India’s Conduct in the Final
Akmal did not hold back while criticising India’s behaviour during the final clash, accusing them of resorting to underhanded tactics.
“This cheap harkatein (behaviour) we shall keep seeing from India. We have seen in this tournament that they have done as much damage to cricket as they could. The PCB and ACC president took the right stand, to take the trophy or not, it will be given by the president only. India will become the joke of the cricketing world,” Akmal stated.
Pakistan’s repeated losses against India have reignited debates about the fairness of their cricketing rivalry. Akmal’s fiery remarks reflect the growing frustration among former players and could influence how both nations approach future contests.
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