New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, when asked about the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan, said he had chosen not to watch the game. Declaring his stance as a "Deshbhakt" (patriot), Uddhav Thackeray remarked that he refrained from viewing the match, adding that only "Deshdrohi" (anti-nationals) had done so.

Uddhav Thackeray said, "I don't want to speak about the match as I have not watched it...As a 'Deshbakht' [patriot], I have not seen the match...Those who are 'Deshdrohi' [anti-national] have seen the match."

Uddhav Thackeray had earlier attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Asia Cup match between the two countries, saying India playing a cricket match with Pakistan had exposed the ...