Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif responded to Team India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav’s remarks that there is no longer rivalry between the two countries in cricket. Latif said that the rivalry on the field will always remain as long as the tension and the struggle remained between the two countries.
India will face Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28.
In particular, this will be the first final between the two teams in the 41 -year history of the Asia Cup. Pakistan has lost both encounters against India in the ongoing eight-team tournament.
India will continue to win, this is not a problem – Rashid Latif
Rashid Latif said that cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan will continue as long as there is political tension between nations. However, the cricketer-turn-expert said that India dominates the ground.
Talking to the Times of India, Latif said, “There will be rivalry. Jab tak jung hai tap tak cricket ki rivalry rahegi. This will be Khatam Nahi (As long as there is war, there will be rivalry in cricket. It will not end),” Latif said while talking to Times of India.
“But yes, India will continue to win. It is not a problem. But the rivalry will always be. It will continue.”
Disadvantage will be for India – East -Pakistan captain
Rashid Latif said that Pakistan would enter the competition as an underdog to reduce, while India would be overwhelming. He said that a Pakistan victory will increase the pressure on BCCI and players.
“The disadvantage will be for India. India has everything to lose. Pakistan has nothing to lose, they are already underdogs,” Latif continued.
He said, “If Pakistan wins here, it will be very difficult for BCCI and even for some players who have been very vocal about this tournament, whether it is captain’s statement, board stance, or Shubman Gill’s tweet.”
Haris Rauf fined ICC for controversial gesture in Super 4 Clash
The Asia Cup 2025 finals between India and Pakistan in Dubai have been overshadled by off-field controversies. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India allegedly refused to participate in the photo shoot of traditional captains.
Earlier in the tournament, the Indian players avoided the handshake after their group-phase victory, while Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga left the performance ceremony.
In his second meeting, Haris Rauf was fined for aggressive behavior, and Sahibzada Farhan received a warning for his celebration.
Suryakumar Yadav was also approved for comments related to the Pahalgam attack. In this edition, India has already defeated Pakistan twice. In particular, it will be the first Asia Cup final among the archives that take place in a charged environment.
India suffered an injury before the final, as Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya were struggling with cramps during the last Super Four match against Sri Lanka. Both players spent significant time from the ground but were approved to play in the title clash.
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Pakistan captain reminded Suryakumar Yadav of war in response to ‘no rivalry’ comment
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif responded to Team India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav’s remarks that there is no longer rivalry between the two countries in cricket. Latif said that the rivalry on the field will always remain as long as the tension and the struggle remained between the two countries.
India will face Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28.
In particular, this will be the first final between the two teams in the 41 -year history of the Asia Cup. Pakistan has lost both encounters against India in the ongoing eight-team tournament.
India will continue to win, this is not a problem – Rashid Latif
Rashid Latif said that cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan will continue as long as there is political tension between nations. However, the cricketer-turn-expert said that India dominates the ground.
Talking to the Times of India, Latif said, “There will be rivalry. Jab tak jung hai tap tak cricket ki rivalry rahegi. This will be Khatam Nahi (As long as there is war, there will be rivalry in cricket. It will not end),” Latif said while talking to Times of India.
“But yes, India will continue to win. It is not a problem. But the rivalry will always be. It will continue.”
Disadvantage will be for India – East -Pakistan captain
Rashid Latif said that Pakistan would enter the competition as an underdog to reduce, while India would be overwhelming. He said that a Pakistan victory will increase the pressure on BCCI and players.
“The disadvantage will be for India. India has everything to lose. Pakistan has nothing to lose, they are already underdogs,” Latif continued.
He said, “If Pakistan wins here, it will be very difficult for BCCI and even for some players who have been very vocal about this tournament, whether it is captain’s statement, board stance, or Shubman Gill’s tweet.”
Haris Rauf fined ICC for controversial gesture in Super 4 Clash
The Asia Cup 2025 finals between India and Pakistan in Dubai have been overshadled by off-field controversies. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India allegedly refused to participate in the photo shoot of traditional captains.
Earlier in the tournament, the Indian players avoided the handshake after their group-phase victory, while Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga left the performance ceremony.
In his second meeting, Haris Rauf was fined for aggressive behavior, and Sahibzada Farhan received a warning for his celebration.
Suryakumar Yadav was also approved for comments related to the Pahalgam attack. In this edition, India has already defeated Pakistan twice. In particular, it will be the first Asia Cup final among the archives that take place in a charged environment.
India suffered an injury before the final, as Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya were struggling with cramps during the last Super Four match against Sri Lanka. Both players spent significant time from the ground but were approved to play in the title clash.
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