The blockbuster India vs Pakistan conflict within the Asia Cup 2025 on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium witnessed an embarrassing second earlier than the primary ball was bowled. Because the groups lined up for his or her nationwide anthems, the DJ mistakenly performed the favored Tesher-Jason Derulo monitor ‘Jalebi Child’ as an alternative of Pakistan’s nationwide anthem, and the incident shortly went viral on social media.
This isn’t the primary time Pakistan has confronted such a mix-up at a world occasion. In the course of the 2017 Champions Trophy in Lahore, the Indian nationwide anthem was mistakenly performed forward of a Pakistan match. An identical error occurred in 2022 throughout an Australia vs England recreation, when ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was performed as an alternative of Australia’s ‘Advance Australia Truthful’. As soon as the early confusion was ignored, Pakistan’s nationwide anthem, ‘Pak Sarzamin Shad Unhealthy’, was ultimately performed.
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We stand with all of the victims of the Pahalgam terror assault: Suryakumar Yadav
In the meantime, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha gained the toss and selected to bat first, however his staff suffered a disappointing batting collapse. Hardik Pandya picked a wicket within the very first authorized ball to dismiss Saim Ayub. Kuldeep Yadav bagged up three wickets, together with Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, who chipped in with two every. Pakistan may handle solely 127/9 in 20 overs.
In reply, India chased the goal with ease in simply 15.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma’s begin in opposition to Shaheen Afridi, adopted by partnerships from Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma, ensured a scientific seven-wicket win. Kuldeep was named Participant of the Match for the second consecutive recreation.
Notably, the post-match scenes witnessed additional controversy. India’s gamers refused to shake fingers with their Pakistani counterparts, each on the toss and after the sport. Pakistan lodged a protest, calling the act unsporting and in opposition to the spirit of cricket. As a type of retaliation, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation ceremony. Following this, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav defended the choice.
“Our authorities and BCCI, we had been aligned collectively. The remaining, we got here right here, we took a name. I really feel we got here right here simply to play the sport. I believe we gave them a correct reply. Few issues in life are forward of sportsman spirit. We stand with all of the victims of the Pahalgam terror assault and we stand with their households. As I stated, we dedicate this win to our courageous armed forces who took half in Operation Sindoor,” stated the Indian captain on the post-match press convention.
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