India, Sept. 13 -- Team India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said that his team is aware of people's sentiments ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 tie against Pakistan, and the management has spoken about keeping emotions in check. For the first time in history, mixed feelings have emerged in India pertaining to a cricket game as fans are not pleased with the side squaring off against Pakistan despite the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where 26 innocent lives were lost.

The boycott campaign has started to gain steam, and several fans on social media have stated that they will not be watching the match between India and Pakistan as they prioritise the nation's interests.

It must be mentioned that the Indian government devised a...