The India V Pakistan Asia Cup clash turned into a total embarrassment for Pakistan, both on and off the field. India dominated the game by seven wickets, but it was the events beyond the scoreboard that stole headlines — a national anthem mix-up with a popular music track, empty stands despite a small stadium, and a no-handshake row as Indian players, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir, refused to greet their rivals. The Indian team dedicated their victory to the armed forces and the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, making a strong statement. With fans boycotting and organisers struggling, Prathik Vinod explores if the once-iconic rivalry risks becoming more of an embarrassment than a spectacle.
Also on the show, Spain’s most prestigious cycling race, La Vuelta a España, descended into chaos as over 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with 1,000 police in Madrid. The final was abandoned. Cycling isn't the only sport where Israeli athletes have been cornered. With Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez backing the protests, is Spain trying to snub Israel?
