Pune, Sept. 14 -- Veteran actor Nana Patekar has expressed strong disapproval of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match today, and said, "Why should we play with them?..."

While speaking to the media during an event in Pune, he said, "Actually, I shouldn't speak about such matters. Still, my personal opinion is that India should not play. I feel when the blood of our people has been spilt by them, then why should we play with them?..."

The India national cricket team is taking on Pakistan for the first time in an international cricket match after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

While some, like actor Suniel Shetty, have defended the players, stating they are expected to represent the country and should not be blamed for th...