Family of Pahalgam Terror Attack Victim Slams BCCI Over India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match
The family of Shubham Dwivedi, a victim of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, has strongly opposed the upcoming India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025. They’re questioning the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for going ahead with the match despite the painful memories of the attack.
Sanjay Dwivedi, Shubham’s father, spoke to from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and didn’t hold back. "Has the BCCI forgotten the massacre on April 22?" he asked. He pointed out how Pakistan, which he called a "terrorist nation," has spread terror in India for decades, killing countless civilians and soldiers. "We’ve cut all ties with them—trade, diplomacy, everything. So why allow cricket matches now?" Sanjay wondered.
To drive his point home, Sanjay brought up historical examples of boycotts. He recalled how the United States boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. In response, the Soviet Union and its allies skipped the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics over safety concerns and anti-Soviet vibes. "People say we must play in international tournaments, but nothing’s bigger than the Olympics," Sanjay said. "If countries boycotted those massive events back then, why can’t India skip a smaller one like the Asia Cup? This is all about money."
Shubham’s wife, Aishanya Dwivedi, was equally furious. She hit out at the BCCI, warning that the match would give Pakistan funds to fuel more terror. "After this game, Pakistan gets money again. They’ll rebuild terror camps destroyed in Operation Sindoor," she said. Aishanya called it a "big slap" to the 26 families affected by the Pahalgam attack. "We as a nation should have boycotted Pakistan completely—no matches in Asia Cup or World Cup if it means facing them. But BCCI and Indian cricketers aren’t thinking about the country today. I don’t expect any tribute to our loved ones from them."
The India vs Pakistan match is set for the evening in Dubai, drawing sharp criticism not just from the victims’ families but also from opposition voices. Families of those killed in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack have urged the government to reconsider, highlighting the insensitivity of playing cricket amid such wounds. As the debate rages on, many wonder if sports should come at the cost of national security and remembrance.
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