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BCCI set for ‘invisible boycott’ of Asia Cup title clash against Pakistan: Reports

The absence of BCCI officials looks like a direct response to public sentiment.

September 28, 2025 / 10:57 IST
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India and Pakistan will collide for the third time at Asia Cup 2025 (AP Photo)

For its matches against Pakistan in the current Asia Cup in UAE, the BCCI has adopted what has been called a "invisible boycott" strategy. On Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India and Pakistan will face off in the continental competition finale. Reports state that BCCI would stick to their "invisible boycott" strategy as no board representative will be present at the venue to grace the meeting.

This boycott approach was initially considered prior to India vs Pakistan in Group A. Because of the continuous animosity between the two nations, the BCCI chose to keep high office-bearers away from cameras rather than completely cancel the match.

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The absence of BCCI officials looks like a direct response to public sentiment. In recent weeks, several fan groups across India have amplified boycott campaigns, urging the board not to lend symbolic support to the contest.

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