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Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon has expressed her hope that Team India will wear black bands during their match against Pakistan. This gesture would honor the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack as tensions between the countries remain high. Meanwhile, actor Suniel Shetty has defended BCCI's decision to participate in the match, citing international sporting regulations. The Indian team is set to face Pakistan in their first encounter since the tragic incident.

Key Points: Raveena Tandon Wants Team India Black Bands vs Pakistan Asia Cup

  • Raveena Tandon suggests black bands to honor Pahalgam attack victims
  • Suniel Shetty defends BCCI decision to play Pakistan match
  • Zayed Khan confident India will win Asia Cup 2025
  • Social media divided over playing Pakistan amid tensions
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Raveena Tandon hopes Team India wears black bands while playing against Pakistan

Raveena Tandon urges Indian cricket team to wear black bands against Pakistan to honor Pahalgam terror attack victims as Suniel Shetty defends BCCI decision.

"I hope our team plays with black bands on and takes a knee before taking victory - Raveena Tandon"

Mumbai, Sep 14

India is all set to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, marking Team India’s first match against Pakistan since the terrifying Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Social media seems divided on BCCI's decision to play against Pakistan, given the tension between the neighbouring countries.

Actress Raveena Tandon shared that she hopes our men in blue play with black bands on.

Taking to her X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle, she wrote: "So ok the match is on. I hope our team plays with black bands on and takes a knee . Before taking victory(sic)."

Actor Suniel Shetty defended BCCI’s decision to not boycott the Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025.

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, he said, “It’s a world sporting body. So you’ll have to, they’ll have to abide by those rules and regulations because there’s a lot of other sports and a lot of athletes, a lot of people who are involved in it. As Indians, I think that is our personal call that we have to take, whether we want to see it, whether we don’t want to see it, whether we want to go or not go."

"You cannot blame cricketers for playing because they are sportsmen, they are expected to represent the country. It’s a world sporting body, you cannot blame BCCI for it. You can’t blame anybody," the 'Dhadkan' actor added.

Addressing the media, actor Zayed Khan showed confidence in Team India, saying that India will "100 %" win against Pakistan.

Applauding the captaincy skills of batsman Suryakumar Yadav, the 'Main Hoon Na' actor added, "I think India is a good team. India will win the Cup 100%. SKY is such a good batsman. He also has experience in IPL. He can be a good captain. The new generation should also get a chance."

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I understand the sentiment, mixing politics with sports might not be the best approach. Let our cricket do the talking on the field!
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Arjun K
Suniel Shetty makes a valid point. Our players are professional athletes representing the nation. They shouldn't be burdened with political statements. Just win the match for India! 💪
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Priya S
Why should our players wear black bands? We should play with confidence and pride, not with symbols of mourning. Let's focus on defeating Pakistan fair and square!
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Vikram M
Zayed Khan is right about SKY's captaincy! The new generation deserves a chance. Let's support our team regardless of political tensions. Jai Hind! 🏏
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Michael C
As an international cricket fan, I believe sports should remain separate from politics. Both teams should play in the spirit of the game and promote peace through cricket.

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