The attitude shown by the Indian cricket team under the leadership of Captain Surya Kumar Yadav in the India-Pakistan match during the Asia Cup has given the country a national message. The country’s team has been beating Pakistan inside the field till now, but this is the first time that Surya and its team have also dust of Pakistan outside the field. This is not an easy task. Surya, as a captain, must have taken a huge risk to show such a attitude. He put his entire career at stake. There is no doubt that the BCCI and the Government of India must have been with them somewhere.
But this is not enough. If Surya was unsuccessful and the Indian team had to face defeat, then no one would be ready to stand with them today. The kind of attitude Surya has shown is inspiring for India growing and progressing. Now India should realize its strength. Whether this feeling is foreign policy or security policy should be seen everywhere. Even in the field of business. The strategy of taking decisions in fear of great fear. Now India will have to take decisions like Surya.
Cricket is not only a sport between India and Pakistan, but also a mirror of stressful relations between the two countries. The attitude shown by Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav during India-Pakistan matches in the 2025 Asia Cup has been commendable and inspiring. This attitude of Surya is a mixture of perseverance, patriotism, focus and smart diplomacy. On the one hand, India takes the decision to play cricket from its enemy country, on the other hand it does not even join hands in the field. Later, the enemy also refuses to take the trophy from the hand of the leader of the country. The kind of comments that Surya has made about her enemy country is also dead. Meaning it was clear that Pakistan also hurt and it could also take out a sigh.
Surya’s attitude emerged at several levels during the Asia Cup 2025. First, his patriotism. After India’s victory in the group stage match on 14 September, Surya said, “This victory is dedicated to our armed forces, who showed great bravery.” The statement was a reference to the Indo-Pakistan military struggle ‘Operation Sindoor’ after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attacks. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) complained to this, and the ICC warned Surya to avoid political statements. But Surya called it an emotional dedication, not a political attack. This perseverance shows that when there is a question of security of the country, it is not to retreat.
Focus and restraint
Before the final, Surya said without naming Pakistan, we are paying attention to the recovery of the players, there is no time to think about other things. This was a smart way to roast the opponent neither instigating nor being more emotional. During the toss, he followed the policy of not handing the handhek with Pakistani captain Salman Ali Aga, which was a symbol of India’s ‘No Handshek Policy’. Ignoring former Pakistani captain Waqar Younis was also part of this. Lage Hath Surya shook hands with former coach Ravi Shastri, which shows that respect is selected. Open for friends, alert for enemies.
Maturity with aggression
Surya said, India vs Pakistan is no longer a rivalry, we are playing better cricket. This statement was full of confidence, which used to establish the superiority of India without degrading Pakistan. It is also a truth. In cricket, India has been continuously beating Pakistan for more than a decade. India has left Pakistan far behind in other areas as well. India is now becoming the third economic power in the world, while Pakistan is the verge of bankruptcy. Therefore, in fact, Pakistan should not be considered its rival. Pakistan is no longer able to equalize. Along with China and America, India also needs to stand up.
Similarly, in the press conference, there was a dispute over the handshake with Pakistani Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi, but Surya kept it a sideline. The ICC fined him for 30% match fees, but it could not reduce his attitude. Surya’s attitude was that the fire on the ground, peace outside. Protecting the interests of the country, but without excess. This is a model that can be adopted at the national level.
Surya Attitude in Foreign Policy
India’s foreign policy, especially in the context of Pakistan, has often been a victim of criticism. Sometimes very soft, sometimes very rigid sun’s attitude gives a lesson here. Restrain with perseverance. Surya used references like ‘Operation Sindoor’ emotionally, but after the ICC warning, she avoided political comments. Similarly, India should adopt ‘No Handshek’ policy in dealing with Pakistan. Strictness on terrorist attacks, but do not always keep the doors of the conversation closed. The same applies to the China and other neighbors. Like Surya, India should remain aggressive in Ladakh or Arunachal, but in the press conference, a psychological edge should be taken by saying ‘Ravelri finishes’. Surya’s focus in alliances like Quad and IOR – focus on the recovery of players, as India should be focused on economic partnerships.
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