
Cricket Rivalry Heats Up: Controversy, Criticism, and Cancelled Conferences
Published on: Sept. 16, 2025, 11:09 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf faced backlash for derogatory remarks against India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Accusing India of manipulating umpires, Yousuf targeted Indian media while Madan Lal criticized his comments as publicity-seeking. Tensions soared after Pakistan lodged a complaint post-India's victory in the Asia Cup, escalating sports diplomacy issues.