Former cricketer Basit Ali took a funny jab, requesting India to pull out from the match against Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup. While the heat is on due to the cross-border tension, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh requested the players to boycott the match in order to respect the soldiers. However, Basit's request came in a totally different context! Recently, Pakistan suffered a brutal defeat to the West Indies, with the host sealing a series victory after 32 years. Reflecting on that, Basit fears that Pakistan will be more ashamed if they face the Indians. In an interview with The Game Plan YouTube channel, he said that India will almost wash away Pakistan had they played against his country. Ali remarked, "I pray India refuse to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, just like how they did at the World Championships of Legends. Itni buri tarah maarenge na vo, ki aapne socha ni hoga (They will beat us so badly you can't even imagine).” Read aslo: Glenn Maxwell Targets Bigger Role with New-Ball Bowling Pakistan's struggle in recent days In 2025 Pakistan is aligned in Group A with India, UAE and Oman. However, Pakistan has been fragile even against the not-so-powerful teams. The team has suffered humiliation against UAE, Afghanistan and even Zimbabwe. If the downward slope continues, it will be no brainer, that Pakistan will shatter in the Asia Cup too. Notably, India enters the Asia Cup as defending champions, having secured the 2023 title with a dominant win over Sri Lanka in a low-scoring final. Not only that, but the tensions between the neighbors had reached to such a peak that India decided to quit the tournament. BCCI was even ready to give up the hosting right if Pakistan participates. However, after some discussions, the tournament has been moved to the UAE, with india and Pakistan playing their group stage match on September 14, Dubai.