Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani expressed profound disappointment over modern cricket’s declining sportsmanship, feeling “ashamed” by the Asia Cup 2025’s political controversies. He criticized provocative gestures and India’s refusal to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s ACC chief, calling the episode “disgusting.” Kirmani lamented the lost camaraderie between India and Pakistan, stressing that politics must not enter sports.‘Ashamed’: WC-winning ex-India player slams politics, gestures in Asia Cup
Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani expressed profound disappointment over modern cricket’s declining sportsmanship, feeling “ashamed” by the Asia Cup 2025’s political controversies. He criticized provocative gestures and India’s refusal to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s ACC chief, calling the episode “disgusting.” Kirmani lamented the lost camaraderie between India and Pakistan, stressing that politics must not enter sports.