During one of the pre-match press conferences on Saturday, October 4, the media manager for India Women had to intervene. It took a firm reminder to a Pakistani journalist that no queries about the tensions between India and Pakistan during the 2025 Asia Cup or anything else of that like would be addressed.
Harmanpreet Kaur, the skipper, was not present at the press conference. Rather, the person who had come to the ceremony was Aavishkar Salvi, the bowling coach. In addition to asking how the relationship between the women’s teams would develop, the journalist also posed a follow-up question.
Since you’re here, I’ll ask you the question I had for the Indian captain. At least in the run-up to this World Cup, we have observed that the women’s teams from India and Pakistan have a strong sense of brotherhood.
According to Hindustan Times, the journalist questioned, “Do you think the resentment from the Asia Cup might carry over to the women’s teams as well?”
As soon as the follow-up question was posed, the media manager got involved. She maintained that such questions would not be entertained by anyone in the Indian structure.
She firmly stated, “Hey, just a reminder — we said we wouldn’t be taking that first question, so let’s move on to the next one.”
For those who are unaware, the men’s continental tournament just ended featured three matches between India and Pakistan. The games were full with handshake sagas, aggressive play on the pitch and incredibly scathing remarks made off the pitch. The Men in Blue won the competition for the ninth time after defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the final.
When it comes to their opponents, the Women in Blue have an impeccable record. In the 11 ODIs that they have faced each other, they have not lost a match. Pakistan will play the match after losing to Bangladesh by seven wickets, while India is coming off a 59-run victory against co-hosts Sri Lanka.
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