On the upcoming India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash, Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) President Ashoke Pandit strongly criticized the decision to play the match. He said, "Tomorrow is a black day for this country. Our cricketers should have this much shame; money is not everything. The hands of those who play against you are stained with the blood of Indians. For 40 years, the attacks have been constant on our nation.