Counting of reverse Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan An unusual turn is taken as the organizers confirmed that the customary pre-final trophy featured by both the captains will not shoot. Traditionally, the captains pose with the trophy a day before the big game, but on the occasion, officials said that there may be a joint photo on Sunday before the toss based on final approval. The much awaited title clash is scheduled at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 28 September, marking the first Asia Cup final between two hardcore rivals.
India’s preparation for Asia Cup 2025
Under the leadership of the competition, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav It is set to address the media on Saturday evening. The team will pass through its final training session behind the closed doors in Dubai from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (IST). Meanwhile, Pakistan is expected to conduct an open training session at the ICC Academy, focusing its focus on the beating of defending champions in the final.
Handshek controversy adds to India vs Pakistan rivalry
Tension between the two sides is increasing before the final. During the group-phase struggle, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to handhek the customary handshake with Salman Ali Aga in the toss, a task that provoked the warm debate between fans and pundits. When the winner went further after hitting the run, Suryakumar went straight out of the field with his batting partner Shivam Dubey, who avoided the etiquette of the traditional latter match to congratulate the opposition.
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India vs Pakistan is spread beyond rivalry region
The absence of the trophy shoot and the ongoing handshek controversy underlined the off-field drama, which surrounded this version of the Asia Cup. Political and emotional undercutrants are already affecting the tournament, the final has been set against the background of the unprecedented investigation. While fans eagerly estimate the performance of cricketing, the stressful interaction between the players combines another layer that is already the most fierce and closely seen rivalry of the game.
For the first time in the 41 -year history of the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan will contest in the final of the tournament, making Sunday’s game a historic moment for cricket in the subcontinent.
