Punjab Kings’ Asia Cup Post Sparks Controversy Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash
Dubai — The cricketing world is gearing up for a high-voltage clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on September 14 at the Dubai International Stadium. However, a social media post by the Punjab Kings franchise ahead of the match has stirred a storm among fans.
The team shared a banner featuring the Indian cricket logo and captioned it, “Game for the defending champions. Let’s goooo #AsiaCup2025 #INDv”. Notably, Pakistan was completely absent from the post, with neither the logo nor the country’s name mentioned.
This omission drew sharp criticism from cricket followers, who accused the franchise of letting politics overshadow sports. Fans took to social media questioning the exclusion:
“Where is Pakistan’s logo? Why Punjab Kings didn’t show Pakistan in this post? #AsiaCup2025 #INDvPAK” tweeted one user.
Others made pointed comments about the perceived fear or disrespect, with one fan joking, “Pakistan’s visibility is the same as your IPL trophies.” Memers also had their fun, with some comparing India’s opponent to wrestler John Cena, famous for the catchphrase, “You Can’t See Me.”
This incident adds to a recent pattern of controversy surrounding India-Pakistan cricket. Earlier this year, during the World Championship of Legends (WCL), the Indian champions reportedly refused to play Pakistan in both the league stage and the semifinal.
With tensions running high, all eyes will be on the Dubai International Stadium on September 14, where cricket — and not social media posts — will ultimately decide the story.
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