Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Pakistan Accuses India of Provocation in U-19 Asia Cup Final
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accused the Indian U19 cricket team of being provocative during the Asia Cup final.
The final was held in Dubai on December 21, 2025, and Pakistan won by 191 runs.
There were verbal arguments between players, and the teams did not shake hands before or after the game.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said they will tell the International Cricket Council (ICC) about this.
The Indian teams, including the men's, women's, and U19 teams, started this protest because of an attack in Pahalgam earlier in the year.
Many people think sports and politics should be separate, but the Indian government has banned sports with Pakistan because of the attack.
The ICC will decide what to do based on the match referee's report.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accuses Indian U19 players of provocative behavior during the Asia Cup final.
PCB plans to inform the ICC about the incident, emphasizing the separation of sports and politics.
Verbal altercations occurred between players, and customary handshakes were not exchanged.
Pakistan team mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed criticized the Indian players' behavior as improper.
The protest by Indian teams is linked to the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025.
- Who
- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and India U19 cricket team
- What
- Alleged provocation and refusal to shake hands
- When
- December 21, 2025
- Where
- Dubai
- Why
- Protest against the Pahalgam attack and political tensions
- Event
- U-19 Asia Cup Final 2025
- Teams Involved
- India U19 vs. Pakistan U19
- Mentor Criticized
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Issue
- Alleged provocation and refusal to shake hands
- Reason for Protest
- Pahalgam attack
- Teams Involved in Protest
- Men's, Women's, and U19 teams
- Controversial Behavior
- Verbal altercations and lack of sportsmanship
- Date of Final
- December 21, 2025
- Location
- Dubai
- PCB Chairman
- Mohsin Naqvi
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