The Asia Cup is just weeks away, but this year’s India V Pakistan clash is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has called for a complete boycott, insisting that “the nation comes first” and cricket must take a back seat while tensions rage on the border. Harbhajan, along with other legends, refused to face Pakistan at the World Championship of Legends and now wants Team India to take the same stand on the international stage. But can the BCCI afford the massive consequences of skipping such a high-profile match? From the political heat to Pakistan’s poor cricket form, Rupha Ramani brings you what’s at stake, the possible repercussions and can BCCI back out now.
Also on the show, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have quashed the retirement talks via social media. With growing concerns over their 2027 World Cup participation, the Indian legends have said they are not done yet. And Roger Federer may have retired from tennis, but his country may still need him. But this time, not on the court but with US President Donald Trump. With Switzerland slapped with 39% tariffs on imports, government officials feel Federer and Gianni Infantino can convince Trump to reduce the burden.