Divya Delhi: India vs. Pakistan is one of the most emotional sporting matches. History, politics, and pride combine in cricket. This time, off-field stakes are higher than ever. On September 14, India will play Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai. A storm is brewing, and not just in cricket. The match follows months after Pakistan-backed militants massacred 26 Indian tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. The emotional wounds are still raw, and former cricketers and fans alike ask: In response to this outcry, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified the board's position. Saikia that the BCCI isn't operating alone. It's following the Indian government's policy, which enables Indian teams to play Pakistan only in multinational tournaments like the Asia Cup or World Cups, not bilateral series. The BCCI must follow whatever the national government formalizes, Saikia added. “There is no restriction on participating in multinational events, even if a country is not friendly with India.” Indian participation in the Asia Cup and its match versus Pakistan is not a diplomatic turnabout. Global sports laws need it.