Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur addressed the controversy over the India Pakistan Asia Cup clash, stating that India does not mix sports with politics but national interest will always remain the top priority.

Thakur explained that while cricket is a game that brings people together, decisions on matches involving Pakistan are made after careful consideration of the security and political situation. His comments came after debates on whether India should participate in the tournament given the tense bilateral relations.

He underlined that the government and the cricketing authorities will take a final call, keeping in mind the sentiments of citizens as well as the safety of players.

The minister’s remarks aim to put an end to speculation around the match, as opposition leaders and sports analysts continue to weigh in on the issue. The Asia Cup remains a high profile tournament, with India Pakistan fixtures often drawing global attention beyond the cricket field.