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Sourav Ganguly captained 196 international matches. In this, he won in 97.
Regarding the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025, former cricketer Sourav Ganguly said, the game should be going on. But there should not be incidents like Pahalgam.
The tournament is scheduled to be held in UAE from 9 to 28 September. Due to political tension between India and Pakistan, the tournament is also very much discussed even before it begins.
This time India and Pakistan are again placed in the same group. In such a situation, there can be many face to face between the two teams.
Terrorism should stop- Ganguly
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly gave his opinion on the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. They said,
I am alright! The game should be kept going. But there should not be incidents like Pahalgam. Terrorism should stop. India has always taken a tough stand against terror … but should be a game.
Ganguly’s statement came at a time when many questions are being raised about India’s playing with Pakistan.
Controversy increased due to Danish Kaneria’s comment
Earlier, former Pakistan player Danish Kaneria questioned India that when India did not play the match against Pakistan in July due to patriotism, how will it now play in the Asia Cup?
T20 format will be tournament
This time the Asia Cup will be played in T20 format. It is also being seen as the preparation of the T-20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka in 2026.
India won 8 times Asia Cup
The Asia Cup began in 1984. This tournament has been played 16 times so far. India won it the most 8 times. At the same time, Sri Lanka has won this tournament 6 and Pakistan 2 times.
Tension between India and Pakistan after terrorist attack in Pahalgam
After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April, India was run by Operation Sindoor on 6-7 May. 26 people were killed in the Pahalgam attack. Political relations between the two countries are poor. In such a situation, India will not come to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Therefore, the ACC tournament is being conducted in UAE.