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Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray has said playing a cricket match with Pakistan is an insult to national sentiments as Indian soldiers are sacrificing their lives on the borders, and announced protests across Maharashtra.
According to media reports , Uddhav made these comments while addressing a press conference . Thackeray said boycotting the Asia Cup match between the two countries, scheduled for Sunday, is an opportunity to convey to the world our stance on terrorism.
“This cricket match is an insult to national sentiments. Should we be playing cricket with Pakistan while our soldiers sacrifice their lives on the borders?” Thackeray asked.
पक्षप्रमुख मा. श्री. उद्धवसाहेब ठाकरेजी ने पत्रकार परिषद में रखे गए प्रमुख मुद्दे. pic.twitter.com/ex6S61faKO
— ShivSena – शिवसेना Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (@ShivSenaUBT_) September 13, 2025
Slamming the BJP-led Central government, Thackeray dubbed the cricket match a joke on patriotism.
