Pakistan Skips Press Conference Again – Ashwin & Gavaskar Fire Back: “Stay in Your Lane”

Here we go again.

As the India vs Pakistan Super 4 clash looms in Dubai, Pakistan has once again refused to attend their pre-match press conference, and this time, it’s not just fans who are furious.

Cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Ravichandran Ashwin have delivered scathing responses.

One says, “Deduct their points.”
The other warns: “Don’t sink to their level.”

Let’s break down the drama, the double standards, and why this rivalry is now more about ego than cricket.

🚨 Timeline: How Pakistan’s Boycotts Became a Pattern

This isn’t oversight.
It’s deliberate avoidance.

And Sunil Gavaskar called it out:

Fans agreed:

“They want rules for others but none for themselves.”

“Can’t handle questions? Then stop making headlines.”

🔥 Gavaskar’s Sharp Warning: “Deduct a Point!”

Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar didn’t mince words:

“Media engagement is part of modern cricket. It’s better to speak directly than let rumours spread through anonymous ‘sources.’”

He added sarcastically:

“Maybe Pakistan feels they have nothing to share… which, honestly, isn’t surprising.”

Then came the game-changer:

“If attendance is mandatory, future violators should lose one point from their total.”

Why? Because:

• The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is a multinational organisation.
• Its chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is Pakistani, but that doesn’t mean the rules bend.

Gavaskar made it clear:

“No team gets special treatment.”

💬 Ashwin’s Masterclass: “Don’t Fight in the Mud”

Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin dropped wisdom, not anger.

After former Pakistan player Mohammad Yousuf called Suryakumar Yadav a pig, Ashwin responded with calm fire:

“I’ve learned one thing: never argue with someone less knowledgeable than you. Why? Because they’ll drag you down and win with experience.”

He continued:

“If you stay at your level, they can’t reach you. But if you jump into their field, you’ll lose.”

And then he said:

“We’re a cricket superpower. We win with bat and ball. That’s our power. Let’s keep moving forward.”

Fans loved it:

“Ashwin didn’t throw punches. He threw philosophy.”

“This is how legends respond.”

⚖️ Double Standards on Full Display

Let’s be real: both sides have crossed lines. But the hypocrisy is glaring.

One fan summed it up:

“You complain about a handshake but skip mandatory media duties? Pick a fight style.”

🧠 Why Press Conferences Matter

Modern cricket = performance + communication.

When a team skips it, they look scared.
Or worse, disrespectful.

📊 Super 4 Standings: Who Really Deserves to Be Here?

Let’s be honest:
Pakistan made it to the Super 4 more due to the format than its form.

They lost badly to India.
Struggled against the UAE.
And now avoid the media.

As one expert said:

“You don’t qualify with tantrums. You qualify with talent.”

Final Thoughts: Win With Dignity

This isn’t about politics.
It’s about professionalism.

India’s stars aren’t retaliating with insults.
They’re winning matches and letting their cricket do the talking.

Pakistan?
Still stuck in controversy mode.

But as Ashwin said:

“Our strength is cricket. Let that be our voice.”

Because in the end, trophies aren’t won in press rooms.
They’ve won on the field.

Watch & React

🎥 Watch: Ashwin’s powerful interview
📢 Relive Gavaskar’s press conference demand
💬 Comment below: Should teams lose points for skipping press meets?