Ahead of the mega clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin said that we shouldn`t be playing this match.

"Looking at the current situation in the country, we shouldn’t be playing this match. Everyone is aware of the issues we are facing," Azharuddin told IANS.

Team India and Pakistan are placed in the same group of the Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28. The mega rivalry between India and Pakistan has been scheduled to be played on September 14 at the Dubai International Stadium.