Pakistan’s cricket team has announced that it will donate its Asia Cup 2025 final match fees to the families of civilians and children killed in the May Indian attacks. The decision, confirmed by skipper Salman Ali Agha, reflects the team’s solidarity with those affected by the violence and has sparked widespread attention on social media.
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Speaking to reporters after the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, Agha said, “What India have done this tournament is very disappointing. They’re not disrespecting us by not shaking hands, they’re disrespecting cricket. Good teams don’t do what they did today.”
The Pakistani team lost the final to India in a last-over thriller on Sunday but made headlines for their gesture of support to victims of the May attacks. Agha explained that the team posed with the trophy and took their medals on their own because they wanted to fulfil their obligations despite India’s behavior.
“I don’t want to use harsh words but they’ve been very disrespectful.” Agha added, emphasizing that the issue goes beyond sportsmanship and touches on basic respect between teams.
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The announcement has been met with praise online, with fans calling it a powerful gesture of empathy and national pride. Many social media users expressed disappointment at the lack of sportsmanship from the Indian side. While others highlighted that the Pakistani players showed dignity despite the loss.
This move by Pakistan’s cricket team underscores how sports can serve as a platform for solidarity and humanitarian support. By donating their match fees to affected families, the team has turned a moment of heartbreak on the field into an act of compassion off it.
