Asia cup 2025: The press conference held before the start of Asia Cup 2025 is now making headlines on social media more than the ground. The reason is the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav join hands with Pakistan Home Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) President Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi is the same person who threatened to attack India some time ago. This is the reason that as soon as the video of him and Suryakumar’s hand, anger has erupted among the people.
Hand joined in press conference
The official press conference of the Asia Cup was held in Abu Dhabi, in which the captains of all the teams were present. Mohsin Naqvi also came on stage as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President. Meanwhile, Naqvi greeted Suryakumar Yadav and both shook hands. This moment was captured by the cameras and within a few minutes its video went viral on the internet.
Retired Major’s anger erupted
As soon as the video surfaced, Indian fans started reacting sharply on social media. Many people criticized it as “cricket diplomacy”, while some called it an insult to the sacrifice of the martyred soldiers.
Shaurya Chakra winner (retired) Major Pawan Kumar also expressed his anger at X (East Twitter), “Today Pakistan’s terrorists martyred two of our soldiers and are smiling smiling with Indian team captain PCB president Mohsin Naqvi. It is the same Naqvi who had threatened to attack India.
Naqvi’s disputed statement
Significantly, Mohsin Naqvi is the Home Minister of Pakistan as well as PCB president. He is considered notorious for anti -India rhetoric. Recently, he made a fierce remarks against India even after Operation Sindoor. Because of this, he got caught up to join hands with the Indian captain.
Fans’ anger
Many fans wrote that “We should apologize to the families of the Pahalgam terror attack. When our soldiers are being martyred, then our players are joining hands with the leaders of Pakistan. It cannot be tolerated at all.” Another user said, “The dignity of the country is more important than cricket diplomacy.”

