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Former India wicketkeeper and World Cup winner Syed Kirmani expressed deep disappointment in how cricket was handled during Asia Cup 2025, saying he felt “ashamed as a cricketer” after hearing feedback from former international colleagues about the mixing of politics and provocative behavior on the field. He criticized the absence of “gentleman-ness”, citing rude and arrogant gestures by players, especially in India–Pakistan encounters, and lamented that the sport’s spirit is being overshadowed by political agendas. Kirmani also condemned the refusal of Indian players to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, and their decision not to accept the trophy from ACC/PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, saying that such actions further blur the line between politics and sport.
*This news was published by Times of India on September 30, 2025.*
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