The Indian cricket team refused to play against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends due to previous conflicts, including the Pahalgam war. They boycotted the match twice, but each time. Basit Ali believes that India should do the same in the upcoming Asia Cup. According to the former Pakistani cricketer, if the game is played, India will make Pakistan’s situation worse.
According to the schedule, India and Pakistan are scheduled to face each other in Dubai on September 14. The two countries can face each other twice more if they reach the Super Four and the final. Pakistan recently lost the ODI series to the West Indies. The country’s cricketers are not in form. Basit feels that Pakistan will be further embarrassed if they go to play the Asia Cup in this condition.
Basit said on the YouTube channel ‘The Gameplan’, ‘I pray that India somehow doesn’t want to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Just like they did in the World Championship of Legends. If they do, they will beat us so badly that you can’t even imagine.’
According to Basit, ‘If Pakistan loses to Afghanistan, it’s fine. But they can’t lose to India. He said, even if we lose to Afghanistan, the people of the country will not get anything. But if we lose to India, everyone will go crazy.’
FAQ
What did Basit Ali suggest regarding the India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup?
Basit Ali suggested that India should skip the Asia Cup match against Pakistan to prevent Pakistan from facing a humiliating defeat.
Why does Basit Ali believe Pakistan could be humiliated?
Pakistan’s team has been struggling with poor form, including a recent loss to the West Indies, which could lead to a heavy defeat against India.
When and where is the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match scheduled?
The match is scheduled to take place in Dubai on September 14, 2025.
What is Basit Ali’s opinion on Pakistan losing to other teams?
Basit Ali believes it is acceptable if Pakistan loses to teams like Afghanistan, but losing to India would be far more embarrassing for the nation.