The Asian 2025 Cup may have concluded on the field, but the out-of-field drama has overshadowed the game itself, leaving many questioning the relevance of the continental tournament. Former Indian striker Aakash Chopra has raised doubts about whether the Asian Cup is used more.
Chopra stressed that the tournament now reflects not only the performance levels of the teams, but also the tense relationships between players and advice, in particular India and Pakistan. The final of the Asian 2025 Cup, which India won five counters against Pakistan, ended with strong tension.
Aakash Chopra questions the relevance of the Asian Cup in the middle of the Indian-Pakistan drama
Aakash Chopra said in a video published on X: “Should there be a Asian Cup? And he followed his course? But there is no time now. And I ask this question because this Cup in Asia showed his mirror in the subcontinent. First, it is a mirror of your level of play. And secondly, it is a mirror of your relationships. You don’t see all other eyes.
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After India refused to accept the trophy of the ACC president, Mohin Naqvi, who is also the head of the PCB and the Minister of the Interior of Pakistan, they had to return home without silverware. And Chopra underlined how Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to speak with Salman Ali Agha of Pakistan, then there were delayed matches, post-match ceremonies and the controversial final.
Chopra said how the India-Uae match was delayed because the PCB did not want Andy Pycroft to officiates the match due to the handshake controversy. Since he called the cricket planks to delete the cup in Asia. He noted: “I don’t think that was the goal he was serving. So let’s walk our own paths. “
Aakash Chopra suggests the pentangular series after the Drama of the Asian Cup 2025
Cricket Pandit suggested a simple tournament with five teams – in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal – which could restore excitement and clarity. He said, “Let’s do the pentangular. Invite India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal and make them happy.”
He stressed that the Asian Cup should prioritize cricket on politics, giving players the freedom to play without pressure and unnecessary distractions.
Meanwhile, Aakash Chopra said there was a time when the Indian-Pakistant rivalry existed, but now it is no longer there, because the matches are unilateral, mentioning the men of the three consecutive victories of Blue against the men in green during the recently finished Asian Cup.
Chopra said that players from India and Pakistan are under enormous pressure, and that cricket is losing their mind and used in the past. Losing is not an option there, and that is why cricket takes a back seat; The players behave as they did in the Asian 2025 Cup.
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It’s time for introspection for all teams: Aakash Chopra
The commentator asked the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to delete the tournament, because it is not an “obligation”. He stressed that things do not change much even if it does not happen. He explained: “What difference will it make to anyone?” Due to the way it happened in the Asian Cup, no. We talked about everything except cricket. And when we talked about cricket, there was a change. ”
Chopra signed by saying: “So I think it’s time for introspection for all teams. Is it even worth it? No? Things continue to change. What do you think of the Asian Cup? Standards, politics, the toxicity we have seen, the unfair pressure on players, and what no.”
Should we even have a #Asiacup more? Does this serve the goal to which he was in the past? pic.twitter.com/qp0ziz9puv
– Aakash Chopra (@CRicketaakash) September 30, 2025
