Overview
- Speaking on a Willow by Cricbuzz podcast, Jason Holder called the India–Pakistan row “too much” and urged influential players to set a conciliatory example.
- He highlighted India’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from ACC and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi as a moment that should not be part of the game.
- Shaheen Afridi accused India of violating sportsmanship during the Asia Cup and said Pakistan would try to respond on the field at their next meeting.
- The Asia Cup trophy has still not been handed to India and is reported to be kept under Naqvi’s control at the ACC headquarters in Dubai.
- With bilateral cricket suspended, India and Pakistan are scheduled to meet next on February 15 in Colombo in the T20 World Cup group stage.