The build-up to the India vs Pakistan showdown in the Asia Cup 2025 has already been filled with buzz, and now it has taken a fiery twist off the field. Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has hit out at Gautam Gambhir, calling him a “hypocrite” in the lead-up to the continental tournament.
Speaking on the sidelines of a domestic event, Tiwary didn’t mince words while addressing Gambhir’s approach towards cricketing debates.
“One day he speaks about sportsmanship, and the next day he adds fuel to controversies. That’s hypocrisy,” Tiwary remarked, clearly taking a dig at the former opener-turned-coach.
The comments have quickly caught fire, especially with the India-Pakistan clash set for September 14 in uae, where emotions will already be running high.
Gambhir, known for his outspoken nature, has often been at the center of heated cricketing debates. But for Tiwary to publicly question his integrity just days before India’s big game has added an extra layer of drama to the Asia Cup narrative.
Fans on social media are split—while some back Tiwary’s blunt honesty, others believe such remarks could distract the team ahead of a crucial fixture.
Regardless, one thing is certain: the India vs Pakistan rivalry never runs short of storylines, and this off-field war of words only adds more spice to an already electrifying contest.
