Tensions continue to rise ahead of the highly anticipated Pakistan-India clash in the Asia Cup 2025, with a recent social media post by Indian actress Preity Zinta’s IPL franchise, Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab), sparking controversy.
In a move widely condemned by cricket fans, the Punjab Kings shared an Asia Cup 2025 match schedule graphic featuring India’s fixtures but deliberately removed Pakistan’s logo from the visual.
Instead of the official Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) logo, a white box was used, while India’s logo remained prominently displayed.
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The post quickly drew criticism from cricket fans worldwide, who saw it as a violation of sportsmanship and cricketing ethics.
Many called it an immature and disrespectful gesture ahead of what is already an emotionally charged fixture, with several social media comments labeling the action as “stupid,” “childish,” and “unnecessary.”
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The backlash intensified to the point where the Punjab Kings disabled the comments section on the post, further fueling the controversy.
Fans from both sides of the border criticized the move as being against the spirit of the game, with many arguing that such actions only serve to tarnish the dignity and unity of international cricket.
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