1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal has reacted strongly to the latest Asia Cup trophy controversy, questioning whether India should continue playing Pakistan amid repeated off-field disputes. Lal said the situation was becoming a “same old story” and argued that India should reconsider Pakistan fixtures, while acknowledging that the final decision rests with the BCCI.

The Asia Cup trophy controversy has once again sparked a strong reaction from former India cricketer Madan Lal, with the 1983 World Cup winner questioning why India should continue playing Pakistan amid repeated off-field disputes. Lal took to social media after the latest controversy surrounding the trophy presentation involving Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi.

“Once again same old story. If we are going to behave like this then we should not play Pakistan any trophies. I know its Board decision,” Madan Lal wrote in a post on X.

Madan Lal Questions India-Pakistan Matches

Madan Lal’s latest remarks reflect his growing frustration over the repeated controversies surrounding India-Pakistan cricket. The former all-rounder has previously argued that decisions regarding participation in matches against Pakistan ultimately rest with the BCCI and the Indian government.