Pakistan surrenders to Team India, why was the match against the 'enemy' necessary?
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): In the Asia Cup 2025 match, India not only showed its strength on the cricket field by defeating Pakistan by 7 wickets, but also respected the sentiments of the country by dedicating this victory to the victims of the Pahalgam attack and the Indian Army.
Under the leadership of Captain Suryakumar Yadav, Team India defeated the Pakistani bowlers and batsmen under the 'Operation White Ball' strategy, which caused such deep wounds to Pakistan that they will not be able to forget it for years. Team India proved through its performance that even if the platform is of cricket, India will never compromise with its honor and the sentiments of the countrymen. There were many such moments during the match that took this match far above just a game. It had started from the time of toss itself, when Captain Suryakumar did not shake hands with the captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
By defeating Pakistan badly on the cricket field, Team India showed its dominance and showed that when it comes to the honor of the country, the team does not back down. During the match, Team India also gave the message that it will never shake hands with the 'enemies', even if it is a cricket field. Team India dedicated this victory to the victims and army personnel in Pahalgam, which symbolizes that every victory is not just for the trophy, but also in honor of the heroes of India. Captain Suryakumar Yadav said, "We stand with the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. We express our solidarity. We want to dedicate our victory to all our armed forces who showed indomitable courage. Hope they continue to inspire us and whenever we get a chance, we will give them more opportunities to smile."
Vice-captain Shubman Gill posted on social media, "The victory is dedicated to the martyrs of Pahalgam and the armed forces. The spirit of India is alive both on and off the field. Jai Hind." Head coach Gautam Gambhir also said that this is for the victims of Pahalgam and the soldiers. It was important to show our solidarity. He said in a statement, "This is a great victory. There is still a lot of cricket left. This match was important because we wanted to show solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam attack and their families. More importantly, we also want to thank the Indian Army for their successful 'Operation Sindoor'. We will try to make our country proud and happy." There were questions in India about the match against Pakistan. Especially political parties targeted the government over the India-Pakistan match. However, Team India has answered every question by defeating Pakistan in this high-voltage match of the Asia Cup.