New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- Ahead of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match on September 14, Congress leader Abhishek Dutt on Saturday criticised India's participation in the game against Pakistan, saying the match should be cancelled.

Speaking to ANI, Dutt said the decision contradicted the government's stance of "no talks with terror."

"On one hand, you talk about Operation Sindoor, you say no talks with terror, no trade with terror. Our delegation went to foreign countries. What message are you trying to give by playing a match with Pakistan today?" he asked.

Dutt said the match dishonoured the memory of Indians killed in terror attacks.

"I believe this match should not happen at all... We are going to play a match with Pakistan; these ...