Harbhajan Singh has strongly advocated for India to boycott Pakistan matches in the upcoming Asia Cup, echoing the sentiment of 'nation first.' He highlights the sacrifices of soldiers on the border and questions the importance given to Pakistan by the media. Harbhajan was part of the India Champions team that refused to play Pakistan in the WCL.
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