AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj Slams Suryakumar Yadav and BCCI over India’s Asia Cup 2025 match against Pakistan, challenging them to donate earnings to widows of Pahalgam terror attack victims.
Key Highlights:
- AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj slammed Suryakumar Yadav and BCCI for playing against Pakistan.
- Bhardwaj challenged cricket authorities to donate match earnings to widows of Pahalgam terror attack victims.
- Suryakumar Yadav dedicated India’s win to the victims and armed forces.
- India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets to qualify for the Super 4 stage.
- The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry continues to spark political and emotional debates.
AAP Leader Targets India-Pakistan Game
The high-voltage India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025 has once again stirred political controversy. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi minister Saurabh Bhardwaj launched a sharp attack on Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), questioning the decision to play against Pakistan despite national sentiment following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Bhardwaj accused cricket authorities of prioritizing financial gains over the sacrifice of martyrs. He dared Suryakumar Yadav, BCCI, and ICC to donate the revenue generated from the India-Pakistan game to the families of victims.
“Give The Money To Widows,” Says Bhardwaj
In a fiery statement, Bhardwaj remarked:
“Suryakumar Yadav, agar tumhari aukat hai, BCCI ki aukat hai aur ICC ki aukat hai, toh tum jitna paisa iss broadcast aur advertisers se kamate ho, usse Pahalgam ke shahidon ki vidhwaon ko de do. Tab hum bhi maan lenge ki tumne unhe dedicate kiya hai.”
(If you have guts, if BCCI and ICC have guts, donate all the money earned from this cricket business to the widows of the Pahalgam martyrs. Only then will we believe you truly dedicated the win.)
The AAP leader’s comments came amid widespread calls on social media to boycott the India-Pakistan match. The April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack claimed the lives of 26 tourists, leaving the nation in grief.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Response
Following India’s seven-wicket victory over Pakistan, Suryakumar Yadav expressed solidarity with the victims’ families. In his post-match interview, the star batter said:
“This is the perfect occasion to stand by the families of the Pahalgam attack victims. We dedicate this win to them and to the armed forces who continue to inspire us with their bravery.”
While his statement was seen as an emotional tribute, Bhardwaj dismissed it as symbolic and demanded concrete financial support for the martyrs’ families.
India Qualifies For Super 4
Despite the controversy, India’s on-field performance was dominant. The Men in Blue secured a comfortable seven-wicket win, ensuring their qualification for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025. With Oman eliminated by the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan now faces a must-win scenario against UAE to keep their hopes of another India clash alive.
Politics, Cricket, and National Sentiment
The debate surrounding India-Pakistan cricket matches is not new. Successive governments and political leaders have often faced public pressure over sporting ties with Pakistan during times of conflict. While cricket continues to be celebrated as a unifying sport, its political undertones remain deeply intertwined with national security concerns.
As the Asia Cup progresses, the clash between political statements and sporting spirit is expected to remain in the spotlight.