In the Asia Cup 2025, the ‘Handshek controversy’ has been very much discussed recently. The controversy started with the India-Pakistan match, when the players of Team India did not join hands with the Pakistan team. In this case, the name of the match referee Andy Paiyoft also came into the limelight, about which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) claimed that Paiyoft had apologized. However, the ICC accused the Pakistan Cricket Board of violating the rules. Meanwhile, if I assume, India starts boycotting the Asia Cup for some reason, then know how much damage BCCI may have to bear for this.

India will do boycott, then how much will be the loss

First of all, know that the Asian Cup is organized, not the ICC but the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). If a team withdrew the name before the tournament starts, then it can be replaced by another team and accordingly it is also possible to change the schedule. But there was a dispute in Pakistan’s case because it threatened to leave the middle tournament in the middle.

If India or any other team tries to leave the tournament in the middle, then it may have to pay heavy penalty. Such decisions also affect broadcasters, sponsorship and ticket sales revenue. Recently, a report came out that Pakistan could have to pay a penalty of $ 16 million, or about 140 crores, to leave the Asia Cup in the middle.

If India had boycotted the Asia Cup like Pakistan, then it is not necessary for BCCI that it would have to pay a penalty of Rs 140 crore. This amount can be more or less, but ACC has definitely imposed heavy penalty in such a situation. Apart from this, the team’s partnership in the next ACC tournaments can also be affected.

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Today, India and Pakistan have a match in the 2025 Asia Cup. Both teams will clash at Dubai International Stadium. There are many players in both teams, who will be part of the Indo-Pak match for the first time. That is, many players of India will play matches against Pakistan for the first time, then many players of Pakistan will play matches against India for the first time. Although 22 players will come on the field in this Mahamukabale, but five of them are players, whose performance will be on everyone’s eyes.

1- Suryakumar Yadav

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav is a specialist batsman of T20. He is known for scoring fast runs around the field. Surya is also called a 360 degree batsman of modern time. Suryakumar can destroy any bowling attack with his stormy batting.

2- Sam Ayub

Pakistan’s young star opener Sam Ayub is an all -rounder. Ayub is recognized for his no look shots, but he can also bowl well spin along with stormy batting. Sam will come to play against India for the first time. In such a situation, he would like to prove himself. At the same time, the team will also expect a strong performance from them.

3- Kuldeep Yadav

Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav can prove to be India’s trumpet aces in this match. Kuldeep took 4 wickets for just seven runs against UAE in the first match of the Asia Cup. Kuldeep can also prove to be a match winner for India against Pakistan.

4- Sufiyan Mukim

Sufiyan Mukim is also a Chinaman spinner. He will land against India for the first time in international cricket. In the Emerging Asia Cup, Sufiyan had troubled the Indian batsmen a lot. He then dismissed Abhishek Sharma and also sent ‘controversial’ send off. Today the eyes of the entire Pakistan will remain on Sufiyan.

5- Abhishek Sharma

In T20 International, world number-1 batsman Abhishek Sharma is known for playing big shots from the first ball of the match. Abhishek has the ability to destroy any bowling attack in the world. Abhishek is sure to be afraid of Pakistani bowlers. He can win India on his own.