Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that considering the political tensions between the two neighbours, it was unlikely that Pakistan would take part in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The 75-year-old also noted that BCCI follows the Indian government's directives, suggesting that political tensions might prevent Pakistan’s inclusion in the event.

Following Gavaskar's comments, Pakistani cricketers have expressed disappointment over their national side's possible exclusion from Asia Cup 2025.