India, Oct. 2 -- As cricket fans across the country are still buzzing over India's dramatic showdown against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray made a provocative remark suggesting "those who watched the final match were deshdrohi."

"I don't want to speak about the match as I have not watched it," Thackeray told ANI, adding, "As a Deshbhakt (patriot), I have not seen the match. Those who are Deshdrohi (anti-national) have seen the match."

The remark, aimed at those who tuned in to one of cricket's most-watched rivalries, raised eyebrows and sparked backlash.

Ever since the announcement of the schedule, the Opposition has been against India's participation in the Asia Cup match against Pakistan, ...