Pakistan, July 29 -- Former Indian captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has voiced his support for the upcoming India-Pakistan showdown in the Asia Cup 2025, insisting that cricket should continue irrespective of political tensions or tragic events.

In an interview with Indian media , Ganguly weighed in on the scheduled September 14 fixture between the arch-rivals in the UAE, affirming that sport must rise above external circumstances.

"I have no issue with it. Sports must go on," said Ganguly. "Tragic events like the Pahalgam attack should never occur, but they shouldn't be used as a reason to halt cricket."

He emphasized the need to maintain continuity in sporting ties, even in the face of geopolitical challenges. "What's don...