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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Arun Dhumal, who was re-elected unopposed as chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council, assessed India’s Asia Cup triumph over Pakistan, saying the team’s attitude reflected “true leadership.” He further remarked that the hype around India-Pakistan encounters has been overstated, as the rivalry is no longer the same as it once was.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Dhumal spoke about India’s Asia Cup win, the team’s leadership, future of the IPL, the Women’s World Cup, and the India-Pakistan cricketing dynamic. Excerpts:

IANS: India defeated Pakistan to win the Asia Cup — how significant is this victory for India?