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Ahead of India’s blockbuster clash with Pakistan in the Asia Cup, captain Suryakumar Yadav avoided naming the opponent but promised 1.4 billion Indians a “fantastic Sunday.” High on nationalistic fervour, Surya urged his team to shut out outside noise, focus on their preparations, and play with intensity.

Asia Cup: Pakistan Cricket Board has demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging violation of ICC Code of Conduct in match against India. The controversy erupted after Indian players refused to shake hands with the Pakistan side.

Ravichandran Ashwin lauded India's dominant Asia Cup victory over Pakistan, emphasizing the significant gap in skill and experience between the two sides. He highlighted India's superior technical prowess and strategic execution, particularly praising the impact of IPL-honed players like Abhishek Sharma. Ashwin suggested that future contests between India and Sri Lanka might prove more competitive.

The Pakistan cricket team has launched a formal protest against the Indian players for refusing to shake hands at the end of the match. The team has reportedly also lodged a complaint against the match referee Andy Pycroft.

India and Pakistan are set to clash in a highly anticipated Asia Cup match on September 14, 2025, in Dubai. India holds a 10-6 advantage in past encounters, but Pakistan's two T20I wins in Dubai add intrigue. Despite India's strong form and consistent T20I performances, Pakistan's spin attack poses a threat.

India vs Pakistan isn't just cricket—it's humiliation as public service, therapy via sixes, and a spectacle where one side brings tears, the other brings tissues.

Asia Cup 2025, PAK vs OMA: Riding on a well-made 66 from Mohammad Haris and an all-round bowling show, Pakistan outclassed debutants Oman by 93 runs n Dubai on Friday. The former champions will face red-hot India in a much-awaited clash on Sunday. 

Overall, India have been crowned Asia Cup champions a record eight times — the most by any team in the tournament’s history. The list of Indian captains who have lifted the trophy reflects the country’s cricketing pedigree: Sunil Gavaskar (1984), Dilip Vengsarkar (1988), Azharuddin (1990, 1995), Dhoni (2010, 2016), and Rohit (2018, 2023).

Former cricketer Wasim Akram is excited to see Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Asia Cup. The star fast bowler is slowly gaining form after months of poor performance.

The Asia Cup 2025 is embroiled in controversy after Sony Sports Network's promotional video, highlighting the India-Pakistan rivalry, sparked outrage due to heightened tensions following a terror attack. Fans are calling for boycotts, overshadowing India's first major tournament without Kohli and Sharma. Suryakumar Yadav leads a youthful squad in Group A, facing UAE, Oman, and Pakistan.