The final match of Asia Cup 2025 between India and Pakistan is scheduled to be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28. However, the customary joint trophy photoshoot before the match is unlikely to be due to the ongoing political and sports stress between the two countries.
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India has already faced Pakistan twice in the eight-team tournament. In particular, men in Blue won both encounters. Another intensive fight between the two neighboring countries is expected, especially after controversies who used to kill their earlier clashes.
Trophy photoshoots between India and Pakistan captains can be released
According to Pakistan’s TV channels, the traditional trophy photoshoot which includes the captains of India and Pakistan may not be before the final. The organizers clarified on Saturday that no joint session was scheduled, but said that a final minute decision could still be made just before the game begins.
If the photo session is canceled, it will mark a break from a long -standing practice of showing both finalists with the trophy. India and Pakistan are set to contest elections in their first Asia Cup final in 41 years.
It is worth noting that the Indian players avoided the handshake with their Pakistani counterparts in the earlier matches of the tournament. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also expressed concern over the Indian team refusing the handshake.
Salman Ali Aga set to address the media on Saturday evening
India and Pakistan captains will meet with the Asia Cup Trophy whether uncertainty has provoked online hot debate. While some fans see possible cancellation as another sign of political tension between the two countries, Indian supporters have supported their team’s stance.
However, the upcoming clash expects to attract record-breaking viewership and go down as one of the most viewed finals in the history of Asia Cup.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga is scheduled to address the media at 7 pm on Saturday (Pakistan standard time). The Men in Green will also organize a three -hour training session at the ICC Academy in Dubai in the evening, both will focus on preparations and the morale of the team.
Haris Rauf punished by ICC on controversial behavior in Super 4 Clash
India-Pakistan Super 4S Clash was married by on-field conflicts. Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi exchanged fierce words with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill.
When Haris made fun of the Indian crowd with a “6–0” gesture, the tension increased, which mentioned the rejected claims of shooting for the Indian fighter jets of Pakistan, while Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his half-century with a controversial gun gesture.
The ICC soon intervened. Match referee Richie Richardson held a disciplinary hearing after the BCCI filed a complaint. According to reports, Farhan ran away with only one warning, while Haris Rauf was fined 30% of his match fee.
Suryakumar Yadav also faced the same punishment for earlier comments in the tournament when he dedicated India’s victory to the armed forces and expressed solidarity with the victims of the Pahgam terror attack on 14 February.
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