<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, who also heads the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), has offered to pay the fine imposed on his national team seamer Haris Rauf for using abusive language during the Super Four tie against India in the Asia Cup 2025. After the apex body slapped a 30 per cent fine on Haris for breaching ICC’s code of conduct against India in Dubai on the past Sunday (Sep 21), Naqvi decided to pay off the penalty imposed on the pace quick, who also made headlines for all the wrong reasons in that game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Per a report in Samaa.TV, also carried out by several publications, Naqvi, who, besides holding crucial positions across separate cricket boards, also serves as the Interior Minister in the Pakistan government, will cover Haris' penalty amount for his misconduct against the arch-rivals. The two teams, however, will meet for the third time in this competition this Sunday (Sep 28), in a first-ever Asia Cup final.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-abhishek-sharma-breaks-multiple-records-with-blistering-fifty-against-sri-lanka-details-inside-1758958717751"><strong>Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma breaks multiple records with blistering fifty against Sri Lanka. Details inside</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Although Haris appeared in front of Richie Richardson on Friday (Sep 26), pleading not guilty, the ICC hasn’t issued an official release on the sanctions imposed on Rauf.&nbsp;</p><h3>What happened during the game?</h3><p>Haris returned with two wickets against India in their marquee Super Four match in Dubai, but what made headlines all over was his verbal brawl with Indian opener Abhishek Sharma and his controversial ‘war-related’ gestures near the boundary rope while fielding.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>After getting smashed off the last ball of his first over during the Powerplay, animated Rauf approached Abhishek, standing at the non-striker’s end, only for the on-field umpire to intervene and separate the two. Later, while fielding near the boundary ropes, Haris also mocked the Indian fans with a ‘6-0’ gesture, in reference to Pakistan’s claims of downing six Indian Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, what the ICC fined him for was his fiery send-off and the abusive language he used after dismissing Sanju Samson clean bowled during the contest.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The BCCI lodged an official complaint with the ICC against Rauf and Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who did a questionable ‘gun-fire’ celebration after completing his fifty against India in the same contest. Despite their handy contributions, Pakistan failed to beat India in this tournament, with both gearing up for the first-ever Asia Cup final.</p>

The two teams, however, will meet for the third time in this competition this Sunday (Sep 28), in a first-ever Asia Cup final.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, who also heads the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), has offered to pay the fine imposed on his national team seamer Haris Rauf for using abusive language during the Super Four tie against India in the Asia Cup 2025. After the apex body slapped a 30 per cent fine on Haris for breaching ICC’s code of conduct against India in Dubai on the past Sunday (Sep 21), Naqvi decided to pay off the penalty imposed on the pace quick, who also made headlines for all the wrong reasons in that game. Per a report in Samaa.TV, also carried out by several publications, Naqvi, who, besides holding crucial positions across separate cricket boards, also serves as the Interior Minister in the Pakistan government, will cover Haris' penalty amount for his misconduct against the arch-rivals. The two teams, however, will meet for the third time in this competition this Sunday (Sep 28), in a first-ever Asia Cup final. Also read | Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma breaks multiple records with blistering fifty against Sri Lanka. Details inside Although Haris appeared in front of Richie Richardson on Friday (Sep 26), pleading not guilty, the ICC hasn’t issued an official release on the sanctions imposed on Rauf. What happened during the game? Haris returned with two wickets against India in their marquee Super Four match in Dubai, but what made headlines all over was his verbal brawl with Indian opener Abhishek Sharma and his controversial ‘war-related’ gestures near the boundary rope while fielding. After getting smashed off the last ball of his first over during the Powerplay, animated Rauf approached Abhishek, standing at the non-striker’s end, only for the on-field umpire to intervene and separate the two. Later, while fielding near the boundary ropes, Haris also mocked the Indian fans with a ‘6-0’ gesture, in reference to Pakistan’s claims of downing six Indian Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. However, what the ICC fined him for was his fiery send-off and the abusive language he used after dismissing Sanju Samson clean bowled during the contest. The BCCI lodged an official complaint with the ICC against Rauf and Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who did a questionable ‘gun-fire’ celebration after completing his fifty against India in the same contest. Despite their handy contributions, Pakistan failed to beat India in this tournament, with both gearing up for the first-ever Asia Cup final.

<p>The two teams, however, will meet for the third time in this competition this Sunday (Sep 28), in a first-ever Asia Cup final.</p>

PCB chairman offers to pay Haris Rauf’s fine for abusing during India game – Report

<p>Pakistani seamer Haris Rauf mocked the Indian fans in attendance during the just-concluded Asia Cup Super-Four tie between arch-rivals in Dubai. He returned with two wickets, dismissing the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson, but getting involved in a heated exchange with Abhishek Sharma and (stooping low) by making controversial war-related gestures, Haris brought attention to his actions. Playing his second game in this tournament, Haris called for online hate for mocking the fans by doing actions of planes getting crashed, in reference to rumours of Pakistan downing India’s six Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-abhishek-sharma-fumes-over-pakistan-verbal-volley-tactics-watch-video-shaheen-afridi-haris-rauf-1758484925003"><strong>Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma fumes over Pakistan's 'verbal volley' tactics - WATCH</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Standing near the boundary rope during India’s game, the fans recorded Rauf making (controversial) war-related actions, putting his and his team’s reputation on the line amid the handshake saga that already jolted Pakistan Cricket in this edition.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Watch Video –</strong></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WATCH: Harris Rauf was instigating Indian fans during the India vs Pakistan match<br><br>He was gesturing with his hands that planes have crashed.<br><br>This disgusting and incompetent player was also chanting 6-0 during practice sessions. <a href="https://t.co/zhwQGhYHEZ">pic.twitter.com/zhwQGhYHEZ</a></p>&mdash; Sensei Kraken Zero (@YearOfTheKraken) <a href="https://twitter.com/YearOfTheKraken/status/1969839088535552001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Rauf’s tense moment with Abhishek</h3><p>Following getting smashed for a boundary by Shubman Gill during an over in Powerplay, Rauf immediately chased Abhishek, standing at the other end, beginning to throw swears at him, with the Indian opener aptly replying to him. Although Abhishek wasn’t polite in his response either, he let his batting do all the talking during the game, helping India chase 172 with six wickets and seven balls remaining.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>For the Men in Blue, all-rounder Shivam Dube starred with the ball in hand, picking two wickets in the first innings; whereas, star seamer Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless, conceding 45 runs in four overs. Lackluster fielding cost India plenty of runs, as they dropped as many as four catches, giving Pakistan plenty of chances to make the most of it.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the chase was altogether a different ball game, with Indian openers making merry. Stitching a 105-run stand for the first wicket, Gill and Abhishek ensured India stayed ahead, and eventually they did. Despite losing wickets in the middle overs, they completed the target and a double on Pakistan thus far in this tournament.</p>

Standing near the boundary rope during India’s game, the fans recorded Rauf making (controversial) war-related actions, putting his and his team’s reputation on the line amid the handshake saga that already jolted Pakistan Cricket in this edition.

Pakistani seamer Haris Rauf mocked the Indian fans in attendance during the just-concluded Asia Cup Super-Four tie between arch-rivals in Dubai. He returned with two wickets, dismissing the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson, but getting involved in a heated exchange with Abhishek Sharma and (stooping low) by making controversial war-related gestures, Haris brought attention to his actions. Playing his second game in this tournament, Haris called for online hate for mocking the fans by doing actions of planes getting crashed, in reference to rumours of Pakistan downing India’s six Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. Also read | Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma fumes over Pakistan's 'verbal volley' tactics - WATCH Standing near the boundary rope during India’s game, the fans recorded Rauf making (controversial) war-related actions, putting his and his team’s reputation on the line amid the handshake saga that already jolted Pakistan Cricket in this edition. Watch Video –

<p>Standing near the boundary rope during India’s game, the fans recorded Rauf making (controversial) war-related actions, putting his and his team’s reputation on the line amid the handshake saga that already jolted Pakistan Cricket in this edition.</p>

Asia Cup: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf mocks Indian fans with ‘ugly war gesture’; sparks controversy – WATCH

<p>Pakistan beat UAE in a must-win Group A fixture in Asia Cup 2025 to book a place in Super Four stage of the tournament. Pakistan's win, which came after much drama on Wednesday (Sep 17), means they became the second team from Group A after India to qualify for the next stage. The Super Four will have two more teams more Group B and each team will rest of the three teams once. It means there will be one more India vs Pakistan match in ongoing tournament and Pak skipper says 'they are ready for the challenge.'</p><h2>India vs Pakistan on September 21 in Asia Cup 2025</h2><p>As per the tournament schedule, two teams from Group A, i.e. India and Pakistan, will play each other on Sunday (Sep 21) in the Super Four stage. The first match between two teams was a one-sided contest with India winning comfortably by seven wickets but Pak skipper Agha says 'they are ready.'</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-pak-pacer-rauf-says-pcb-s-drama-on-pycroft-not-in-my-control-1758168028264">Asia Cup 2025: Pak pacer Rauf says PCB's drama on Pycroft 'not in my control'</a></p><p>"We're ready for any challenge and if we keep playing the way we have over the last four months, we'll be good against any side," said the Pak skipper at the post-match presentation after the 41-run against UAE. Pakistan, however, have been poor against India in the recent years batting 2021 T20 World Cup when they won by 10 wickets in Dubai.</p><h2>Why was Pakistan vs UAE delayed?</h2><p>Pakistan vs UAE was delayed after the PCB advised players to stay in the hotel as they discussed on their complaint about the India vs Pak group match referee Andy Pycroft. The Zimbabwe national ended up being the referee in the match against UAE after a resolution was reached. Pakistan announced that Pycroft had apologised for asking captains not to shake hands after toss at India vs Pakistan match which was the basis of their complaint to the ICC.</p>

As per the tournament schedule, two teams from Group A, i.e. India and Pakistan, will play each other on Sunday (Sep 21) in the Super Four stage.

Pakistan beat UAE in a must-win Group A fixture in Asia Cup 2025 to book a place in Super Four stage of the tournament. Pakistan's win, which came after much drama on Wednesday (Sep 17), means they became the second team from Group A after India to qualify for the next stage. The Super Four will have two more teams more Group B and each team will rest of the three teams once. It means there will be one more India vs Pakistan match in ongoing tournament and Pak skipper says 'they are ready for the challenge.' India vs Pakistan on September 21 in Asia Cup 2025 As per the tournament schedule, two teams from Group A, i.e. India and Pakistan, will play each other on Sunday (Sep 21) in the Super Four stage. The first match between two teams was a one-sided contest with India winning comfortably by seven wickets but Pak skipper Agha says 'they are ready.' Also Read - Asia Cup 2025: Pak pacer Rauf says PCB's drama on Pycroft 'not in my control' "We're ready for any challenge and if we keep playing the way we have over the last four months, we'll be good against any side," said the Pak skipper at the post-match presentation after the 41-run against UAE. Pakistan, however, have been poor against India in the recent years batting 2021 T20 World Cup when they won by 10 wickets in Dubai. Why was Pakistan vs UAE delayed? Pakistan vs UAE was delayed after the PCB advised players to stay in the hotel as they discussed on their complaint about the India vs Pak group match referee Andy Pycroft. The Zimbabwe national ended up being the referee in the match against UAE after a resolution was reached. Pakistan announced that Pycroft had apologised for asking captains not to shake hands after toss at India vs Pakistan match which was the basis of their complaint to the ICC.

<p>As per the tournament schedule, two teams from Group A, i.e. India and Pakistan, will play each other on Sunday (Sep 21) in the Super Four stage.</p>

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Round 2 on September 21: Pak skipper Agha says 'we are ready for challenge'

<p>Pakistan will continue to participate in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after a resolution was reached to replace match referee Andy Pycroft from their remaining matches. Pakistan play against the host UAE in a must-win Group A fixture if they are to advance to the Super 4 stage. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had raised a formal protest to remove Pycroft as the match referee after he asked the captains not to shake hands after the toss during the high-voltage India vs Pakistan match on Sunday (Sep 14).</p><h2>Pakistan to continue participating in Asia Cup 2025</h2><p>After raising the complaint against Pycroft and getting no reply from the ICC, Pakistan threatened to pull out of the tournament and even cancelled their scheduled press conference ahead of the match against the UAE on Sep 17. The PCB also issued a statement regarding the same and said that the 'consultations are underway' regarding pulling out of the Asia Cup.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-faces-fresh-embarrassment-as-fake-football-team-players-deported-from-japan-1758092844822">Pakistan faces embarrassment as 'fake football team players deported from Japan'</a></p><p>The situation, however, seems to have come under control with a PCB insider confirming to news agency PTI and ANI that Ritchie Richardson will be given officiating duties in Pakistan matches.</p><h2>Why all the drama?</h2><p>The whole incident started when Pycroft had asked India skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Agha not to shake hands during their Group A match. After the match, the Indian players also avoided customary handshakes with the Pakistan players. Pak skipper, in retaliation, did not come for the post-match interview after loss against India.</p><p>Upon being asked why the Indian players did not shake hands, India skipper Suryakumar said that it was to show 'solidarity with the Indian armed forces and the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.</p><p>The two countries were involved in the border hostilities after India launched precision strikes against Pakistan-based terror outfits post Pahalgam terror attack in April earlier this year.<br>&nbsp;</p>

After raising the complaint against Pycroft and getting no reply from the ICC, Pakistan threatened to pull out of the tournament. The situation, however, seems to have come under control with Richie Richardson being given officiating duties in Pakistan matches.

Pakistan will continue to participate in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after a resolution was reached to replace match referee Andy Pycroft from their remaining matches. Pakistan play against the host UAE in a must-win Group A fixture if they are to advance to the Super 4 stage. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had raised a formal protest to remove Pycroft as the match referee after he asked the captains not to shake hands after the toss during the high-voltage India vs Pakistan match on Sunday (Sep 14). Pakistan to continue participating in Asia Cup 2025 After raising the complaint against Pycroft and getting no reply from the ICC, Pakistan threatened to pull out of the tournament and even cancelled their scheduled press conference ahead of the match against the UAE on Sep 17. The PCB also issued a statement regarding the same and said that the 'consultations are underway' regarding pulling out of the Asia Cup. Also Read - Pakistan faces embarrassment as 'fake football team players deported from Japan' The situation, however, seems to have come under control with a PCB insider confirming to news agency PTI and ANI that Ritchie Richardson will be given officiating duties in Pakistan matches. Why all the drama? The whole incident started when Pycroft had asked India skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Agha not to shake hands during their Group A match. After the match, the Indian players also avoided customary handshakes with the Pakistan players. Pak skipper, in retaliation, did not come for the post-match interview after loss against India. Upon being asked why the Indian players did not shake hands, India skipper Suryakumar said that it was to show 'solidarity with the Indian armed forces and the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The two countries were involved in the border hostilities after India launched precision strikes against Pakistan-based terror outfits post Pahalgam terror attack in April earlier this year.

<p>After raising the complaint against Pycroft and getting no reply from the ICC, Pakistan threatened to pull out of the tournament. The situation, however, seems to have come under control with Richie Richardson being given officiating duties in Pakistan matches.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan to continue playing as referee Andy Pycroft saga resolves - Report

<p>The handshake snub of Pakistan players by India after their Asia Cup 2025 tie on Sunday (Sep 14) became bigger than the game itself. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha at the toss and the Indian players did the same after the match. As a result, Agha did not appear for the post game interview while PCB filed formal protest against the Indian players as well as match referee Andy Pycroft for unsportsmanlike conduct.</p><h2>BCCI official lashes out at PCB</h2><p>The PCB not only raised the concern to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) but cited ICC law of sportsmanship as broken by the Indian players. A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official, however, disagreed with the claims by the Pakistan board.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-updated-points-table-sri-lanka-deliver-knockout-punch-to-hong-kong-take-top-spot-1757960098306">Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka take top spot with Hong Kong win</a></p><p>"Look, if you read the rule book, there is no specification about shaking hands with the opposition. It is a goodwill gesture and a sort of convention, not law, that is followed globally across the sporting spectrum," news agency PTI reported citing a BCCI official on condition of anonymity. "If there is no law, then the Indian cricket team is not bound to shake hands with an opposition with whom there is a history of a strained relationship," he added.</p><h2>India, Pakistan to play again in Asia Cup 2025?</h2><p>India have already qualified for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 with two wins in two games and play their last match against Oman on Sep 19. Pakistan, on the other hand, have one win and one loss in two matches with last match against UAE and are expected to win. Barring an upset by UAE, Pakistan will enter Super 4 with India from Group A and will face India on September 21 in what could be a second meeting between two neighbours in the ongoing tournament.</p>

A BCCI official has said that there's no rule that players from both teams need to shake hands after the match. The statement comes after recent India vs Pakistan handshake snub saga which ended up getting bigger than their Asia Cup 2025 match itself.

The handshake snub of Pakistan players by India after their Asia Cup 2025 tie on Sunday (Sep 14) became bigger than the game itself. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha at the toss and the Indian players did the same after the match. As a result, Agha did not appear for the post game interview while PCB filed formal protest against the Indian players as well as match referee Andy Pycroft for unsportsmanlike conduct. BCCI official lashes out at PCB The PCB not only raised the concern to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) but cited ICC law of sportsmanship as broken by the Indian players. A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official, however, disagreed with the claims by the Pakistan board. Also Read - Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka take top spot with Hong Kong win "Look, if you read the rule book, there is no specification about shaking hands with the opposition. It is a goodwill gesture and a sort of convention, not law, that is followed globally across the sporting spectrum," news agency PTI reported citing a BCCI official on condition of anonymity. "If there is no law, then the Indian cricket team is not bound to shake hands with an opposition with whom there is a history of a strained relationship," he added. India, Pakistan to play again in Asia Cup 2025? India have already qualified for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 with two wins in two games and play their last match against Oman on Sep 19. Pakistan, on the other hand, have one win and one loss in two matches with last match against UAE and are expected to win. Barring an upset by UAE, Pakistan will enter Super 4 with India from Group A and will face India on September 21 in what could be a second meeting between two neighbours in the ongoing tournament.

<p>A BCCI official has said that there's no rule that players from both teams need to shake hands after the match. The statement comes after recent India vs Pakistan handshake snub saga which ended up getting bigger than their Asia Cup 2025 match itself.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: 'Convention, not law,' says BCCI official on India vs Pakistan handshake snub

<p>The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 tie produced nothing out of ordinary on the cricket pitch and former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is not surprised at all. Pakistan looked like a pale shadow of their past when they used to have an upper hand on India but now they are below average. India not only restricted them to a sub-par total on 127 in 20 overs but won the match by seven wickets and more than four overs in hand. Ganguly says there's 'no competition anymore' between the two teams.</p><h2>Ganguly tears apart Pakistan</h2><p>It was T20 World Cup 2021 when when Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets and that remains to be the only match in the recent history when they had an upper hand. India have annihilated them before and after and Ganguly isn't surprised by it. He spoke about the Asia Cup 2025 match while talking at an event in Kolkata recently and said: "I’m actually not surprised by what I saw. I stopped watching after the first 15 overs and started watching Manchester United and Man City instead."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-updated-points-table-sri-lanka-deliver-knockout-punch-to-hong-kong-take-top-spot-1757960098306">Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka deliver knockout punch to Hong Kong, take top spot</a></p><p>"There is no competition between India and Pakistan anymore,” the former skipper added. “I always say, we think of Pakistan as Waqar Younises, Wasim Akrams, the Saeed Anwars and Javed Miandads. But that’s not the case with this modern-day Pakistan — it's now like chalk and cheese.”</p><h2>Another India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025?</h2><p>India have already qualified for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 with two wins in two games and play their last match against Oman on Sep 19. Pakistan, on the other hand, have one win and one loss in two matches with last match against UAE and are expected to win. Barring an upset by UAE, Pakistan will enter Super 4 with India from Group A and will face India on September 21 in what could be a second meeting between two neighbours in the ongoing tournament.</p>

Barring an upset by UAE, Pakistan will enter Super 4 with India from Group A and will face India on September 21 in what could be a second meeting between two neighbours in the ongoing tournament.

The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 tie produced nothing out of ordinary on the cricket pitch and former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is not surprised at all. Pakistan looked like a pale shadow of their past when they used to have an upper hand on India but now they are below average. India not only restricted them to a sub-par total on 127 in 20 overs but won the match by seven wickets and more than four overs in hand. Ganguly says there's 'no competition anymore' between the two teams. Ganguly tears apart Pakistan It was T20 World Cup 2021 when when Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets and that remains to be the only match in the recent history when they had an upper hand. India have annihilated them before and after and Ganguly isn't surprised by it. He spoke about the Asia Cup 2025 match while talking at an event in Kolkata recently and said: "I’m actually not surprised by what I saw. I stopped watching after the first 15 overs and started watching Manchester United and Man City instead." Also Read - Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka deliver knockout punch to Hong Kong, take top spot "There is no competition between India and Pakistan anymore,” the former skipper added. “I always say, we think of Pakistan as Waqar Younises, Wasim Akrams, the Saeed Anwars and Javed Miandads. But that’s not the case with this modern-day Pakistan — it's now like chalk and cheese.” Another India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025? India have already qualified for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 with two wins in two games and play their last match against Oman on Sep 19. Pakistan, on the other hand, have one win and one loss in two matches with last match against UAE and are expected to win. Barring an upset by UAE, Pakistan will enter Super 4 with India from Group A and will face India on September 21 in what could be a second meeting between two neighbours in the ongoing tournament.

<p>Barring an upset by UAE, Pakistan will enter Super 4 with India from Group A and will face India on September 21 in what could be a second meeting between two neighbours in the ongoing tournament.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: Ex-India skipper Ganguly stopped watching match vs Pakistan after 15 overs - Here's why

<p>The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, expressed disappointment over Team India’s conduct before and after their marquee Asia Cup 2025 game against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14). Even during the toss and after the game, the Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, alongside his teammates, decided against shaking hands with their counterparts, in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, irking Pakistan players and their fans. While Suryakumar explained in his post-match presser why the Indian Team refused to shake hands with the Pakistani players, Naqvi laments India for dragging politics into sports.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup Group A game in Dubai, topping the table with two wins in as many contested matches. After the game, Suryakumar said that this Indian Team stands by the families of those who died in the heinous attack on April 22, where four Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, all tourists from India and abroad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-ind-vs-pak-none-of-them-wants-to-play-the-asia-cup-indian-players-were-forced-suresh-raina-1757936364799"><strong>IND vs PAK: ‘None of them wants to play the Asia Cup, Indian players were forced...,' says Raina</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing shocked the nation, with India retaliating with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later, destroying terror camps and bases across PoK and Pakistan in precise air strikes. It led to a war-like situation with tensions escalating on all fronts.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, despite a mutual agreement between the two, the relationship remained sour, with India cutting all diplomatic ties with Pakistan.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Although the Indian government cleared its stance on competing against Pakistan in bilateral tournaments and those staged in their country, they agreed to honour international rules and regulations regarding tournaments featuring both.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>With the ongoing 2025 Asia Cup being an eight-team event, the BCCI agreed to face Pakistan. However, the BCCI directed players not to shake hands with their counterparts, as confirmed by SKY in the post-match presser.</p><h3>Handshake saga upsets Naqvi</h3><p>Taking to his X handle, Naqvi wrote, "Utterly disappointed by the lack of sportsmanship today. Dragging politics into the game goes against the very spirit of sports. Let's hope future victories are celebrated by all teams with grace.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Mohsin Naqvi

<p>Meanwhile, the PCB has raised the issue with the governing body (ACC), seeking the immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, who apparently asked both captains during the toss not to shake hands, as also reported by ESPNcricinfo. </p>

India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup Group A game in Dubai, topping the table with two wins in as many contested matches.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, expressed disappointment over Team India’s conduct before and after their marquee Asia Cup 2025 game against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14). Even during the toss and after the game, the Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, alongside his teammates, decided against shaking hands with their counterparts, in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, irking Pakistan players and their fans. While Suryakumar explained in his post-match presser why the Indian Team refused to shake hands with the Pakistani players, Naqvi laments India for dragging politics into sports. India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup Group A game in Dubai, topping the table with two wins in as many contested matches. After the game, Suryakumar said that this Indian Team stands by the families of those who died in the heinous attack on April 22, where four Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, all tourists from India and abroad. Also read | IND vs PAK: ‘None of them wants to play the Asia Cup, Indian players were forced...,' says Raina The deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing shocked the nation, with India retaliating with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later, destroying terror camps and bases across PoK and Pakistan in precise air strikes. It led to a war-like situation with tensions escalating on all fronts. However, despite a mutual agreement between the two, the relationship remained sour, with India cutting all diplomatic ties with Pakistan. Although the Indian government cleared its stance on competing against Pakistan in bilateral tournaments and those staged in their country, they agreed to honour international rules and regulations regarding tournaments featuring both. With the ongoing 2025 Asia Cup being an eight-team event, the BCCI agreed to face Pakistan. However, the BCCI directed players not to shake hands with their counterparts, as confirmed by SKY in the post-match presser. Handshake saga upsets Naqvi Taking to his X handle, Naqvi wrote, "Utterly disappointed by the lack of sportsmanship today. Dragging politics into the game goes against the very spirit of sports. Let's hope future victories are celebrated by all teams with grace.”

<p>India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup Group A game in Dubai, topping the table with two wins in as many contested matches.</p>

Asia Cup: ‘Dragging politics into sports’ - ACC president slams India over handshake saga

<p>Team India’s marquee Asia Cup game against Pakistan went ahead despite social media outrage against the BCCI for agreeing to face the arch-rivals. The two Asian heavyweights faced off in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14), with the Men in Blue walking off as winners by seven wickets. Although it was only after receiving clearance from the government that the BCCI decided to send its team to the continental tournament, former cricketer Suresh Raina feels that none of the players were willing to come up against Pakistan, considering recent events, and that they were forced to play because of the BCCI's directives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I know one thing for sure. If you personally ask the players, none of them wants to play the Asia Cup. In a way, they are forced because the BCCI has agreed to it. I am sad that India are playing against Pakistan, but I can also say for a fact that if Suryakumar Yadav and his players are asked about their personal opinions about playing against Pakistan, they would have said no. None of them wanted to play," Suresh Raina said, as quoted by AajTak.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-this-is-not-pakistan-team-this-is-some-popatwadi-sunil-gavaskar-blasts-men-in-green-1757928741687"><strong>Asia Cup: ‘This is not Pakistan team, this is some…’ Gavaskar doesn’t hold back in blasting PAK</strong></a></p><h2>Why this boycott?</h2><p>Earlier in April this year, four Pakistani-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, all tourists from India and abroad, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. India retaliated with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later, neutralising terror camps and bases across PoK and Pakistan in precise air strikes. It also led to a war-like situation across the border, with the Governments agreeing to a ceasefire a couple of days later. Moreover, India cut all diplomatic ties with Pakistan.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Although the Indian government revealed a list of restrictions on facing Pakistan in bilateral tournaments and even those staged in their country, they honoured the rules and regulations of the international and multi-team tournaments where both countries are participating, thus agreeing to play Pakistan in this eight-team event.</p><h3>The Handshake Saga</h3><p>A handshake controversy marred India’s easy yet crucial Asia Cup game win over Pakistan.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As also revealed by the team captain as to why the Indian players decided against shaking hands with their counterparts even during the toss and afterwards, which is part of the game’s custom (followed since the beginning), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took the matter to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), urging the governing body to take immediate action against the match referee Andy Pycroft, for not interfering into the matter and punishing India for a code of conduct breach.&nbsp;</p>

The two Asian heavyweights faced off in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14), with the Men in Blue walking off as winners by seven wickets.

Team India’s marquee Asia Cup game against Pakistan went ahead despite social media outrage against the BCCI for agreeing to face the arch-rivals. The two Asian heavyweights faced off in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14), with the Men in Blue walking off as winners by seven wickets. Although it was only after receiving clearance from the government that the BCCI decided to send its team to the continental tournament, former cricketer Suresh Raina feels that none of the players were willing to come up against Pakistan, considering recent events, and that they were forced to play because of the BCCI's directives. "I know one thing for sure. If you personally ask the players, none of them wants to play the Asia Cup. In a way, they are forced because the BCCI has agreed to it. I am sad that India are playing against Pakistan, but I can also say for a fact that if Suryakumar Yadav and his players are asked about their personal opinions about playing against Pakistan, they would have said no. None of them wanted to play," Suresh Raina said, as quoted by AajTak. Also read | Asia Cup: ‘This is not Pakistan team, this is some…’ Gavaskar doesn’t hold back in blasting PAK Why this boycott? Earlier in April this year, four Pakistani-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, all tourists from India and abroad, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. India retaliated with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later, neutralising terror camps and bases across PoK and Pakistan in precise air strikes. It also led to a war-like situation across the border, with the Governments agreeing to a ceasefire a couple of days later. Moreover, India cut all diplomatic ties with Pakistan. Although the Indian government revealed a list of restrictions on facing Pakistan in bilateral tournaments and even those staged in their country, they honoured the rules and regulations of the international and multi-team tournaments where both countries are participating, thus agreeing to play Pakistan in this eight-team event. The Handshake Saga A handshake controversy marred India’s easy yet crucial Asia Cup game win over Pakistan. As also revealed by the team captain as to why the Indian players decided against shaking hands with their counterparts even during the toss and afterwards, which is part of the game’s custom (followed since the beginning), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took the matter to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), urging the governing body to take immediate action against the match referee Andy Pycroft, for not interfering into the matter and punishing India for a code of conduct breach.

<p>The two Asian heavyweights faced off in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14), with the Men in Blue walking off as winners by seven wickets.</p>

IND vs PAK: ‘None of them wants to play the Asia Cup, Indian players were forced...,' says Raina

<p>Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar didn’t mince his words while downplaying the under-performing Pakistan Team for their no-show against India in the recently concluded Group A Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14). Batting first, Pakistan posted a paltry 127 for nine in 20 overs, with India completing the chase with seven wickets remaining. Neither the batters nor the Pakistani bowlers performed in this high-profile game, with the contrast being such that opener Saim Ayub returned with three wickets and seamer Shaheen Afridi was among the top scorers (33*).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Launching a scathing attack on Pakistan in a strict post-match assessment, Gavaskar looked down at this weaker Pakistan team compared to the one from the past. Recalling covering distances during his childhood days (in the 60s) to watch Pakistan legend Hanif Mohammad bat, Gavaskar feels embarrassed analysing this Pakistani team take the field, which he called ‘Popatwadi'.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-former-captain-blasts-pakistan-for-dubai-embarrassment-advises-saim-ayub-player-to-stop-playing-like-shahid-afridi-1757924232699"><strong>Asia Cup: Ex-PAK captain blasts his team for Dubai embarrassment, advises THIS player to ‘stop playing like Afridi’</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>“I don’t know whether Ajay [Jadeja], Irfan [Pathan] and Veeru [Sehwag] will agree with me or not. But I have been watching Pakistan’s team since 1960, when I used to run from Churchgate station to Brabourne Stadium to see Hanif Mohammad sahab. And this time in this match, for the first time after years, I felt that this is not Pakistan’s team, this is some Popatwadi team,” Gavaskar remarked.</p><h3>No-show from Pakistan</h3><p>The Men in Green were no competition to the Indian Team in Sunday’s encounter. Without batting heavyweights like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, their batting got exposed on a two-paced Dubai track. Barring their opener, Sahibzada Farhan, who played a gritty knock of 40, none of the batters impressed.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read More | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-suryakumar-yadav-dedicates-india-win-to-brave-armed-forces-says-we-stand-by-the-families-pahalgam-terror-attack-1757878669806"><strong>IND vs PAK, Asia Cup: Suryakumar Yadav dedicates India’s win to ‘brave armed forces’, says 'We stand by the families…’</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The case was the same among the bowlers.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Let alone Afridi, none of the frontline bowlers, including two specialist spinners in Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem, picked up a wicket, with part-timer Ayub bagging all three wickets.</p>

Neither the batters nor the Pakistani bowlers performed in this high-profile game, with the contrast being such that opener Saim Ayub returned with three wickets and seamer Shaheen Afridi was among the top scorers (33*).

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar didn’t mince his words while downplaying the under-performing Pakistan Team for their no-show against India in the recently concluded Group A Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14). Batting first, Pakistan posted a paltry 127 for nine in 20 overs, with India completing the chase with seven wickets remaining. Neither the batters nor the Pakistani bowlers performed in this high-profile game, with the contrast being such that opener Saim Ayub returned with three wickets and seamer Shaheen Afridi was among the top scorers (33*). Launching a scathing attack on Pakistan in a strict post-match assessment, Gavaskar looked down at this weaker Pakistan team compared to the one from the past. Recalling covering distances during his childhood days (in the 60s) to watch Pakistan legend Hanif Mohammad bat, Gavaskar feels embarrassed analysing this Pakistani team take the field, which he called ‘Popatwadi'. Also read | Asia Cup: Ex-PAK captain blasts his team for Dubai embarrassment, advises THIS player to ‘stop playing like Afridi’ “I don’t know whether Ajay [Jadeja], Irfan [Pathan] and Veeru [Sehwag] will agree with me or not. But I have been watching Pakistan’s team since 1960, when I used to run from Churchgate station to Brabourne Stadium to see Hanif Mohammad sahab. And this time in this match, for the first time after years, I felt that this is not Pakistan’s team, this is some Popatwadi team,” Gavaskar remarked. No-show from Pakistan The Men in Green were no competition to the Indian Team in Sunday’s encounter. Without batting heavyweights like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, their batting got exposed on a two-paced Dubai track. Barring their opener, Sahibzada Farhan, who played a gritty knock of 40, none of the batters impressed. Read More | IND vs PAK, Asia Cup: Suryakumar Yadav dedicates India’s win to ‘brave armed forces’, says 'We stand by the families…’ The case was the same among the bowlers. Let alone Afridi, none of the frontline bowlers, including two specialist spinners in Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem, picked up a wicket, with part-timer Ayub bagging all three wickets.

<p>Neither the batters nor the Pakistani bowlers performed in this high-profile game, with the contrast being such that opener Saim Ayub returned with three wickets and seamer Shaheen Afridi was among the top scorers (33*).</p>

Asia Cup: ‘This is not Pakistan team, this is some…’ Gavaskar doesn’t hold back in blasting PAK

<p>Pakistan suffered a seven-wicket loss to India in their marquee Group A clash on Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai. A no-show from the Men in Green led to embarrassment for the team, its fans and former players, with Shahid Afridi, an ex-captain, bashing the side left, right and centre. Known for his explosive hitting right from the word go, Afridi advised Pakistan opener Saim Ayub not to play like him, instead urging him to keep a cool head and approach the game his way. Although Ayub was Pakistan’s best performer on the day, picking up all three wickets, getting out on a second-ball duck did no good to his team’s momentum after they batted first.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On a two-paced Dubai pitch, the Pakistani batters struggled throughout, with Ayub falling prey to Hardik Pandya’s effective bowling on a duck. His second failure in this continental tournament left the experts frustrated, with Afridi going all out in bashing the rookie opener for trying too hard.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH VIDEO -</strong></p>

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<p>“These batsmen have to score runs to win matches,” Afridi said during a discussion on Samaa TV. “Saim Ayub should keep his mind cool; tell him to keep his mind cool. Look at the condition, look at the pitch, play the first ball. You are trying to become Shahid Afridi from the first ball.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-dj-plays-jalebi-baby-instead-of-pakistan-national-anthem-in-goof-up-watch-1757918283493"><strong>Asia Cup 2025: DJ plays ‘Jalebi Baby’ instead of Pakistan national anthem in goof-up. WATCH</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Without mincing his words, he also pinpointed the lack of clarity in team selection and bowlers’ failure to keep the pressure on India. Considering Pakistan played just one frontline seamer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, who performed better with the bat, hitting an unbeaten 33 off 16 balls, Shahid lamented the lack of depth in the pace attack, which leaves Pakistan nowhere in this competition.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“The genuine fast bowlers have been given rest. This half-hearted attack will not work against India. At the moment, there is not a single batsman in this team who can bring victory,” Afridi continued.</p>

<h3>India in Super Fours</h3><p>The winner of India vs Pakistan was to qualify for the next round (Super Fours), with the Men in Blue advancing through thanks to their standings and NRR on the points table.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Team India sits at the top with four points in two contested matches, while Pakistan is second, with both teams left with one game to play in the Group stage. India will face Oman on Friday (Sep 19) in Abu Dhabi, and Pakistan will take on the UAE in a must-win game on Wednesday (Sep 17) in Dubai.</p>

Pakistan suffered an embarrassing seven-wicket loss at the hands of India in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14). 

Pakistan suffered a seven-wicket loss to India in their marquee Group A clash on Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai. A no-show from the Men in Green led to embarrassment for the team, its fans and former players, with Shahid Afridi, an ex-captain, bashing the side left, right and centre. Known for his explosive hitting right from the word go, Afridi advised Pakistan opener Saim Ayub not to play like him, instead urging him to keep a cool head and approach the game his way. Although Ayub was Pakistan’s best performer on the day, picking up all three wickets, getting out on a second-ball duck did no good to his team’s momentum after they batted first. On a two-paced Dubai pitch, the Pakistani batters struggled throughout, with Ayub falling prey to Hardik Pandya’s effective bowling on a duck. His second failure in this continental tournament left the experts frustrated, with Afridi going all out in bashing the rookie opener for trying too hard. WATCH VIDEO -

<p>Pakistan suffered an embarrassing seven-wicket loss at the hands of India in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14).&nbsp;</p>

Asia Cup: Ex-PAK captain blasts his team for Dubai embarrassment, advises THIS player to ‘stop playing like Afridi’

<p>India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match was as one-sided as it could have been but the pre and post match handshake snub of Pakistan players by India was the highlight. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal protest with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on what they called 'against the sportsmanship' conduct by the Indian players. The PCB has also lodged a complaint against match referee Andy Pycroft's behaviour who had asked the two captains to avoid handshake during the toss. The whole incident has not gone down well with former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar who asked Indian players to 'show some grace.'</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-india-vs-pak-sep-14-match-scorecard-asia-cup-suryakumar-yadav-handshake-snub-salman-agha-no-interview-pak-protest-match-referee-behaviour-1757906421283">India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2025: After handshake snub by India, Pak cries 'poor behaivour' from match referee</a></p><h2>Akhtar wants India players to 'show some grace'</h2><p>Former Pak pacer Akhtar was speaking on a Pakistan-based show about the Asia Cup 2025 fixture match against India when he suggested that the game of cricket shouldn't be made political. The statement came as the match was being in shadow of Pahalgam terror attack and hostilities shared by the two nations afterwards.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shoaib Akhtar crying over the handshake saga 😂 Same guy was chilling with Asim Munir &amp; Afridi months back. Well done Surya – strike as deep as Nur Khan Air Base! 🔥🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianCricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianCricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaVsPakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaVsPakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/aisacup2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#aisacup2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/indvspak2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#indvspak2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/6O4XkugN8U">https://t.co/6O4XkugN8U</a> <a href="https://t.co/t9V8pCk0U8">pic.twitter.com/t9V8pCk0U8</a></p>&mdash; Gaurav (@k_gauravs) <a href="https://twitter.com/k_gauravs/status/1967388149623193776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"Don't make a cricket match political. We have said nice things about you. We can say a lot of things about the no handshake. Fights happen, even inside your house. Forget it, move on. It is the game of cricket, shake your hands, show your grace," he said before adding that he'd go and "shake hands with his enemies."</p><h2>India vs Pakistan was no contest</h2><p>The match itself was played between two highly mismatched teams. India played like T20 World Cup and Asia Cup champions they are and Pakistan were a faint image of their past. Batting first after winning the toss, Pakistan were restricted to 127/9 in 20 overs with Indian spinners taking six of nine wickets. In reply, India removed nearly half of the target inside powerplay and eventually won the match in 15.5 overs with seven wickets in hand and also qualified for the Super 4 stage.</p>

The whole incident of India players not shaking hands with Pakistan players after Asia Cup 2025 match has not gone down well with former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar who asked Indian players to 'show some grace.'

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match was as one-sided as it could have been but the pre and post match handshake snub of Pakistan players by India was the highlight. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal protest with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on what they called 'against the sportsmanship' conduct by the Indian players. The PCB has also lodged a complaint against match referee Andy Pycroft's behaviour who had asked the two captains to avoid handshake during the toss. The whole incident has not gone down well with former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar who asked Indian players to 'show some grace.' Also Read - India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2025: After handshake snub by India, Pak cries 'poor behaivour' from match referee Akhtar wants India players to 'show some grace' Former Pak pacer Akhtar was speaking on a Pakistan-based show about the Asia Cup 2025 fixture match against India when he suggested that the game of cricket shouldn't be made political. The statement came as the match was being in shadow of Pahalgam terror attack and hostilities shared by the two nations afterwards.

<p>The whole incident of India players not shaking hands with Pakistan players after Asia Cup 2025 match has not gone down well with former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar who asked Indian players to 'show some grace.'</p>

Asia Cup 2025: Ex-Pak pacer Akhtar says 'will shake hands with enemies' after India players snub Pak

<p>India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday (Sep 14) may not have provided for a thrilling contest as India won a one sided by seven wickets but it did have tensions brewing pre and post match. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha at the toss and the Indian players followed the suit after the match. The Pak skipper, in reply of snub, did not give a post-match interview and now the Pakistan team has lodged a formal protest against match referee Andy Pycroft for asking captains to avoid handshakes post toss.</p><h2>Why did SKY and Indian team not shake hands with Pakistan captain</h2><p>The match was being played under the shadow of Pahalgam terror attack and hostilities thereafter. There were clouds of doubt over the match itself before the BCCI gave a green light in accordance with Government of India. SKY said after that match that "they took the call of not shaking hands."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-suryakumar-yadav-dedicates-india-win-to-brave-armed-forces-says-we-stand-by-the-families-pahalgam-terror-attack-1757878669806">'We stand by the families of the victims of Pahalgam terror attack,' SKY says</a></p><p>Upon being asked if refusing to shake hands is against the spirit of game, SKY was blunt and said: "Few things in life are ahead of sportsman spirit also. I've [said] it at the presentation as well, we stand with all the victims of Pahalgam terror attacks, stand with their families, and express our solidarity."</p><h2>How did Pakistan respond</h2><p>Pakistan coach Mike Hesson said that they were disappointed by the snub and have lodged a formal protest against Pycroft for asking the captains to not shake hands at the toss. Hesson also acknowledged that skipper Salman did not come to post-match interview because of the snub by Indian players.</p><p>"We were ready to shake hands at the end of the game, we obviously are disappointed that our opposition didn't do that," he said. The PCB also called the snub by the Indian players as 'against the sportsmanship.'</p><h2>India vs Pakistan match result &amp; scorecard</h2><p>The match did not live up to the expectations as has been the case in the last few years. Batting first after winning the toss, Pakistan were restricted to 127/9 in 20 overs with Indian spinners taking six of nine wickets. In reply, India removed nearly half of the target inside powerplay and eventually won the match in 15.5 overs with seven wickets in hand and also qualified for the Super 4 stage.</p>

The match was being played under the shadow of Pahalgam terror attack and hostilities thereafter. The match did not live up to the expectations as has been the case in the last few years as India won a one sided by seven wickets but it did have tensions brewing pre and post match.

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday (Sep 14) may not have provided for a thrilling contest as India won a one sided by seven wickets but it did have tensions brewing pre and post match. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha at the toss and the Indian players followed the suit after the match. The Pak skipper, in reply of snub, did not give a post-match interview and now the Pakistan team has lodged a formal protest against match referee Andy Pycroft for asking captains to avoid handshakes post toss. Why did SKY and Indian team not shake hands with Pakistan captain The match was being played under the shadow of Pahalgam terror attack and hostilities thereafter. There were clouds of doubt over the match itself before the BCCI gave a green light in accordance with Government of India. SKY said after that match that "they took the call of not shaking hands." Also Read - 'We stand by the families of the victims of Pahalgam terror attack,' SKY says Upon being asked if refusing to shake hands is against the spirit of game, SKY was blunt and said: "Few things in life are ahead of sportsman spirit also. I've [said] it at the presentation as well, we stand with all the victims of Pahalgam terror attacks, stand with their families, and express our solidarity." How did Pakistan respond Pakistan coach Mike Hesson said that they were disappointed by the snub and have lodged a formal protest against Pycroft for asking the captains to not shake hands at the toss. Hesson also acknowledged that skipper Salman did not come to post-match interview because of the snub by Indian players. "We were ready to shake hands at the end of the game, we obviously are disappointed that our opposition didn't do that," he said. The PCB also called the snub by the Indian players as 'against the sportsmanship.' India vs Pakistan match result & scorecard The match did not live up to the expectations as has been the case in the last few years. Batting first after winning the toss, Pakistan were restricted to 127/9 in 20 overs with Indian spinners taking six of nine wickets. In reply, India removed nearly half of the target inside powerplay and eventually won the match in 15.5 overs with seven wickets in hand and also qualified for the Super 4 stage.

<p>The match was being played under the shadow of Pahalgam terror attack and hostilities thereafter. The match did not live up to the expectations as has been the case in the last few years as India won a one sided by seven wickets but it did have tensions brewing pre and post match.</p>

India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2025: After handshake snub by India, Pak cries 'poor behaivour' from match referee

<p>Moments after Team India triumphed over arch-rivals Pakistan in a one-sided 2025 Asia Cup Group game on Sunday (Sep 14), Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain, said he and his Men in Blue stand in solidarity with the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, and that they want to dedicate this win to the brave armed forces that led the Operation Sindoor. His remarks came after the BCCI and Team India faced online flak for agreeing to play against Pakistan, knowing how terrorists from across the border took 26 innocent lives in India’s Kashmir early this year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Pahalgam terror attack shocked the world, where four Pakistani-based terrorists killed tourists from India and abroad in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Although the Indian government retaliated with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later by neutralising terror camps and bases across PoK and Pakistan in precise air strikes, which also led to a war-like situation, the two cricketing boards agreeing to play together muddied the whole situation.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The fans took to social media in internet outrage, urging everyone to boycott the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match; however, despite all those reactions, the game went ahead, with the Men in Blue walking out as winners by seven wickets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-who-were-the-best-batters-and-bowlers-in-sunday-marquee-clash-check-list-1757876033373"><strong>IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Who were the best batters and bowlers in Sunday’s marquee clash? Check list</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Just wanted to say something. Perfect occasion, taking the time out, we stand by the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity. Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery. Hope they continue to inspire us all and we give them more reasons on the ground whenever we get an opportunity to make them smile,” Indian captain Suryakumar said at the post-match presser.</p><h3>What about the game?<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring a paltry 127 for nine in 20 overs. Barring rookie opener Sahibzada Farhan, who scored a fighting 40, ace seamer Shaheen Afridi contributed a bit with the bat, hitting four sixes in his 16-ball 33-run stay at the crease. For India, spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The chase, however, was never challenging, with everyone putting in a valiant effort to see the side home. Suryakumar Yadav hit the winning run, remaining unbeaten on 47 off 37 balls.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“You definitely want to win it, and when you win it, you have it ready. One box that I always wanted to tick - stay there and bat till the end. For the whole team, we think it's just another game.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“We prepare the same for all the oppositions. That's what happened a few months back. The team that won the CT set the tone (with their spin-heavy attacks). I'm always a fan of spinners because they control the game in the middle,” he said about the win in Dubai.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, India next faces Oman in their final Group game on Friday (Sep 19) in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>

The fans took to social media in internet outrage, urging everyone to boycott the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match; however, despite all those reactions, the game went ahead, with the Men in Blue walking out as winners by seven wickets.

Moments after Team India triumphed over arch-rivals Pakistan in a one-sided 2025 Asia Cup Group game on Sunday (Sep 14), Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain, said he and his Men in Blue stand in solidarity with the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, and that they want to dedicate this win to the brave armed forces that led the Operation Sindoor. His remarks came after the BCCI and Team India faced online flak for agreeing to play against Pakistan, knowing how terrorists from across the border took 26 innocent lives in India’s Kashmir early this year. The Pahalgam terror attack shocked the world, where four Pakistani-based terrorists killed tourists from India and abroad in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Although the Indian government retaliated with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later by neutralising terror camps and bases across PoK and Pakistan in precise air strikes, which also led to a war-like situation, the two cricketing boards agreeing to play together muddied the whole situation. The fans took to social media in internet outrage, urging everyone to boycott the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match; however, despite all those reactions, the game went ahead, with the Men in Blue walking out as winners by seven wickets. Also read | IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Who were the best batters and bowlers in Sunday’s marquee clash? Check list “Just wanted to say something. Perfect occasion, taking the time out, we stand by the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity. Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery. Hope they continue to inspire us all and we give them more reasons on the ground whenever we get an opportunity to make them smile,” Indian captain Suryakumar said at the post-match presser. What about the game? Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring a paltry 127 for nine in 20 overs. Barring rookie opener Sahibzada Farhan, who scored a fighting 40, ace seamer Shaheen Afridi contributed a bit with the bat, hitting four sixes in his 16-ball 33-run stay at the crease. For India, spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets. The chase, however, was never challenging, with everyone putting in a valiant effort to see the side home. Suryakumar Yadav hit the winning run, remaining unbeaten on 47 off 37 balls. “You definitely want to win it, and when you win it, you have it ready. One box that I always wanted to tick - stay there and bat till the end. For the whole team, we think it's just another game. “We prepare the same for all the oppositions. That's what happened a few months back. The team that won the CT set the tone (with their spin-heavy attacks). I'm always a fan of spinners because they control the game in the middle,” he said about the win in Dubai. Meanwhile, India next faces Oman in their final Group game on Friday (Sep 19) in Abu Dhabi.

<p>The fans took to social media in internet outrage, urging everyone to boycott the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match; however, despite all those reactions, the game went ahead, with the Men in Blue walking out as winners by seven wickets.</p>

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup: Suryakumar Yadav dedicates India’s win to ‘brave armed forces’, says 'We stand by the families…’

<p>India beat arch-rivals Pakistan in a lop-sided Group A Asia Cup match in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14) by seven wickets, thus qualifying for the Super Fours. The Men in Blue sit at the top of the points table with two wins in as many matches and a better NRR than second-placed Pakistan. For India, the spinners did most damage, even though ace quick Jasprit Bumrah returned with two wickets in his four overs. On the other hand, the batters also impressed with significant outings, helping India win this marquee tie.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So, who were the best performers of the day?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-blog-ind-vs-pak-live-score-asia-cup-2025-today-india-vs-pakistan-cricket-match-updates-dubai-cricket-stadium-suryakumar-yadav-shubman-gill-salman-agha-1757846932455"><strong>Ind vs Pak HIGHLIGHTS, Asia Cup 2025: India crush Pakistan in Group A tie; qualify for Super Fours</strong></a></p><h3>Bowlers –</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Kuldeep Yadav</li></ol><p>The left-arm unorthodox spinner continues his imperious run in this continental tournament. Since his match-winning performance against the UAE in India’s tournament opener, Kuldeep continues to lead the wickets tally. In two matches, he picked up seven wickets, including three against Pakistan in Sunday’s encounter. After picking two wickets off successive balls in the 13th over, Kuldeep removed the dangerous Sahibzada Farhan, later in the 17th over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>2. Axar Patel</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite Bumrah also returning with two wickets, Axar’s contribution deserves a tad more recognition for dismissing the experienced Fakhar Zaman early inside the first ten overs. The left-arm spinner also picked up Pakistan captain Salman Agha’s wicket on three to further dent their chances.</p><h3>Batters –</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Suryakumar Yadav</li></ol><p>India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was in top form against Pakistan, remaining unbeaten on 47 off 37 balls, including a six and five fours. He stood his ground and played with a calm head to see his team home. He even impressed as a skipper, with his right bowling changes and fielding positions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>2. Abhishek Sharma</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even though Tilak Varma scored as many runs as Abhishek did at the top, the rookie opener would get extra brownie points for setting the tone for the chase. The attacking batter took on Shaheen Afridi from the word go, before smashing Pakistan’s best bowler on the day and opener, Saim Ayub. His knock was crucial for India to set the base and go for the win.</p>

India sit at the top of the points table with four points from two contested matches, thus qualifying for Super Fours.

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan in a lop-sided Group A Asia Cup match in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14) by seven wickets, thus qualifying for the Super Fours. The Men in Blue sit at the top of the points table with two wins in as many matches and a better NRR than second-placed Pakistan. For India, the spinners did most damage, even though ace quick Jasprit Bumrah returned with two wickets in his four overs. On the other hand, the batters also impressed with significant outings, helping India win this marquee tie. So, who were the best performers of the day? Also read | Ind vs Pak HIGHLIGHTS, Asia Cup 2025: India crush Pakistan in Group A tie; qualify for Super Fours Bowlers – Kuldeep Yadav The left-arm unorthodox spinner continues his imperious run in this continental tournament. Since his match-winning performance against the UAE in India’s tournament opener, Kuldeep continues to lead the wickets tally. In two matches, he picked up seven wickets, including three against Pakistan in Sunday’s encounter. After picking two wickets off successive balls in the 13th over, Kuldeep removed the dangerous Sahibzada Farhan, later in the 17th over. 2. Axar Patel Despite Bumrah also returning with two wickets, Axar’s contribution deserves a tad more recognition for dismissing the experienced Fakhar Zaman early inside the first ten overs. The left-arm spinner also picked up Pakistan captain Salman Agha’s wicket on three to further dent their chances. Batters – Suryakumar Yadav India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was in top form against Pakistan, remaining unbeaten on 47 off 37 balls, including a six and five fours. He stood his ground and played with a calm head to see his team home. He even impressed as a skipper, with his right bowling changes and fielding positions. 2. Abhishek Sharma Even though Tilak Varma scored as many runs as Abhishek did at the top, the rookie opener would get extra brownie points for setting the tone for the chase. The attacking batter took on Shaheen Afridi from the word go, before smashing Pakistan’s best bowler on the day and opener, Saim Ayub. His knock was crucial for India to set the base and go for the win.

<p>India sit at the top of the points table with four points from two contested matches, thus qualifying for Super Fours.</p>

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Who were the best batters and bowlers in Sunday’s marquee clash? Check list

<p>In what comes as a massive blow to the defending Asia Cup champions, a star Indian batter was hit on his hand while batting in the nets around 24 hours before the start of the marquee Pakistan match in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14). Newly-appointed T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill suffered an injury scare to his hand during India’s final full-strength training session ahead of their second 2025 Asia Cup game against their arch-rivals. Gill, who returned to the T20I side and opened with Abhishek Sharma against the UAE, looked uncomfortable after the blow, leaving the team management and fans sweating over his fitness.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Per a Times of India (TOI) report, the team physio rushed to check on Gill immediately after he was struck, while helping him walk off the pitch. Gill put the ice box on his injured hand and kept holding it for some time. Team captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir were spotted speaking with him, with Abhishek standing by his side and also helped him open a water bottle.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-boycott-india-pakistan-match-what-s-happening-in-india-over-cricket-and-why-1757773278948"><strong>'Boycott India-Pakistan match'? What's happening in India over Cricket and why</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The physio continued to monitor him as the session continued in the background.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, after some time, Gill returned to the nets and got ready to face the next ball.&nbsp;</p><h3>India vs Pakistan in Dubai<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>Both teams won their respective tournament openers, winning by massive margins. While India crushed the venue hosts, the UAE, by nine wickets, chasing 58 inside five overs, Pakistan defended 161 against Oman in Dubai, wrapping them up on 67 and winning by 93 runs.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Team India sits at the top of the Group A points table with a +10.483 NRR, and Pakistan is second with +4.650 NRR.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, contrary to the buzz around this marquee clash, the BCCI has faced social media backlash over agreeing to play against Pakistan, considering the recent events. In April early this year, Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, all tourists from India and abroad, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>India replied with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later by destroying terror camps across PoK and inside Pakistan with precise air strikes, leading to a war-like situation. Although both mutually agreed to a ceasefire two days later, the Indian government cut all diplomatic ties with Pakistan.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, despite all of that happening in the background, the two cricket boards, the BCCI and the PCB, agreed to honour international commitments.</p>

Team India sits at the top of the Group A points table with a +10.483 NRR, and Pakistan is second with +4.650 NRR.

In what comes as a massive blow to the defending Asia Cup champions, a star Indian batter was hit on his hand while batting in the nets around 24 hours before the start of the marquee Pakistan match in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14). Newly-appointed T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill suffered an injury scare to his hand during India’s final full-strength training session ahead of their second 2025 Asia Cup game against their arch-rivals. Gill, who returned to the T20I side and opened with Abhishek Sharma against the UAE, looked uncomfortable after the blow, leaving the team management and fans sweating over his fitness. Per a Times of India (TOI) report, the team physio rushed to check on Gill immediately after he was struck, while helping him walk off the pitch. Gill put the ice box on his injured hand and kept holding it for some time. Team captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir were spotted speaking with him, with Abhishek standing by his side and also helped him open a water bottle. Also read | 'Boycott India-Pakistan match'? What's happening in India over Cricket and why The physio continued to monitor him as the session continued in the background. However, after some time, Gill returned to the nets and got ready to face the next ball. India vs Pakistan in Dubai Both teams won their respective tournament openers, winning by massive margins. While India crushed the venue hosts, the UAE, by nine wickets, chasing 58 inside five overs, Pakistan defended 161 against Oman in Dubai, wrapping them up on 67 and winning by 93 runs. Team India sits at the top of the Group A points table with a +10.483 NRR, and Pakistan is second with +4.650 NRR. Meanwhile, contrary to the buzz around this marquee clash, the BCCI has faced social media backlash over agreeing to play against Pakistan, considering the recent events. In April early this year, Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, all tourists from India and abroad, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. India replied with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later by destroying terror camps across PoK and inside Pakistan with precise air strikes, leading to a war-like situation. Although both mutually agreed to a ceasefire two days later, the Indian government cut all diplomatic ties with Pakistan. However, despite all of that happening in the background, the two cricket boards, the BCCI and the PCB, agreed to honour international commitments.

<p>Team India sits at the top of the Group A points table with a +10.483 NRR, and Pakistan is second with +4.650 NRR.</p>

IND vs PAK: Star Indian batter suffers injury scare less than 24 hours before marquee Asia Cup match

As two arch-rivals are set to face off in the 2025 Asia Cup contest this Sunday (Sep 14), we look at the top 10 highest run-getters in India vs Pakistan T20I contests.

<p>As two arch-rivals are set to face off in the 2025 Asia Cup contest this Sunday (Sep 14), we look at the top 10 highest run-getters in India vs Pakistan T20I contests.</p>

Top 10 highest run-scorers in India vs Pakistan T20Is ahead of Asia Cup 2025 tie

<p>‘We are here to prepare and we are here to play’ – These were Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak’s words when asked what the team’s thoughts are on playing Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup amid calls for a boycott over the Pahalgam terror attack. While there is plenty of social media backlash, with countless fans and celebrities urging everyone to completely boycott watching and covering the India vs Pakistan 2025 Asia Cup game, the players seemed focused on the game on Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ahead of Team India’s (Friday) training session in Dubai, Kotak detailed everyone about what is happening inside the dressing room and what everyone thinks of playing against their arch-rivals amid loud reactions from fans backlash back home and on the internet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-2025-asia-cup-ipl-chairman-arun-dhumal-who-directed-fans-evacuation-during-operation-sindoor-breaks-silence-1757680910743"><strong>Asia Cup: IPL chairman, who directed fans' evacuation during Operation Sindoor, breaks silence on IND-PAK tie</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>"Once the BCCI says and they are aligned with the government, we are here to prepare and we are here to play. It will be a competitive game. An India-Pakistan game is always a competitive game. So, we would rather focus on that,” Kotak said.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>When asked about how tough it is for everyone to concentrate on the on-field cricket, Kotak said,&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Honestly, I don't think so [not tough]," Kotak said. “Once we are here to play, I think players are focused on playing cricket. I personally don't think they have anything in mind apart from playing cricket. And that's what we focus on.”</p><h3>‘No fixed batting order’<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>India defeated the UAE in their tournament opener on Wednesday (Sep 10) after dismissing them on just 57 and completing the chase inside five overs. While the bowlers were on a roll in Dubai, a quick chase led by Abhishek Sharma’s onslaught helped India draw first blood.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, what keeps everyone concerned is who owns the number three slot? Captain Suryakumar Yadav batted three in the first game, with gloveman Sanju Samson, who also played, scheduled to come down the order despite being the successful top-order batter in this format.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"If you look at our batting line-up, everyone is capable of going to any number and finishing the match," Kotak explained. "Although we have four-five aggressive players who, according to the situation, either the head coach or the captain decides where to send them. More or less, everyone is prepared to bat at any number.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"So there is nothing fixed. Everyone knows their role. So, according to the situation, they will be ready. Obviously, the openers and No. 3, we think about particular players. But after that, if required, I think all the players also now mentally and skill-wise, they are prepared to bat at any number. And I think that's a good sign."</p>

Following a massive nine-wicket win in their tournament opener against the UAE, Team India tops Group A with a +10.483 NRR.

‘We are here to prepare and we are here to play’ – These were Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak’s words when asked what the team’s thoughts are on playing Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup amid calls for a boycott over the Pahalgam terror attack. While there is plenty of social media backlash, with countless fans and celebrities urging everyone to completely boycott watching and covering the India vs Pakistan 2025 Asia Cup game, the players seemed focused on the game on Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai. Ahead of Team India’s (Friday) training session in Dubai, Kotak detailed everyone about what is happening inside the dressing room and what everyone thinks of playing against their arch-rivals amid loud reactions from fans backlash back home and on the internet. Also read | Asia Cup: IPL chairman, who directed fans' evacuation during Operation Sindoor, breaks silence on IND-PAK tie "Once the BCCI says and they are aligned with the government, we are here to prepare and we are here to play. It will be a competitive game. An India-Pakistan game is always a competitive game. So, we would rather focus on that,” Kotak said. When asked about how tough it is for everyone to concentrate on the on-field cricket, Kotak said, "Honestly, I don't think so [not tough]," Kotak said. “Once we are here to play, I think players are focused on playing cricket. I personally don't think they have anything in mind apart from playing cricket. And that's what we focus on.” ‘No fixed batting order’ India defeated the UAE in their tournament opener on Wednesday (Sep 10) after dismissing them on just 57 and completing the chase inside five overs. While the bowlers were on a roll in Dubai, a quick chase led by Abhishek Sharma’s onslaught helped India draw first blood. However, what keeps everyone concerned is who owns the number three slot? Captain Suryakumar Yadav batted three in the first game, with gloveman Sanju Samson, who also played, scheduled to come down the order despite being the successful top-order batter in this format. "If you look at our batting line-up, everyone is capable of going to any number and finishing the match," Kotak explained. "Although we have four-five aggressive players who, according to the situation, either the head coach or the captain decides where to send them. More or less, everyone is prepared to bat at any number. "So there is nothing fixed. Everyone knows their role. So, according to the situation, they will be ready. Obviously, the openers and No. 3, we think about particular players. But after that, if required, I think all the players also now mentally and skill-wise, they are prepared to bat at any number. And I think that's a good sign."

<p>Following a massive nine-wicket win in their tournament opener against the UAE, Team India tops Group A with a +10.483 NRR.</p>

Fans call for Asia Cup boycott but what does Indian team think about facing Pakistan? Batting coach reveals

<p>IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, who directed fans to evacuate the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala (during an IPL 2025 tie between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on May 8) at a time when India had also launched Operation Sindoor, broke the silence on the controversial India vs Pakistan 2025 Asia Cup game. Boycott India vs Pakistan has been trending on social media, with countless fans, even an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-ipl-franchise-punjab-kings-leading-publications-to-boycott-marquee-2025-asia-cup-tie-1757677070915">IPL team and several celebrities coming out voicing against watching or covering this match</a>, in Dubai this Sunday (Sep 14), showing solidarity with those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The deadliest yet heinous attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing saw Pakistani-based terrorists kill 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, prompting India to launch (Operation Sindoor) precise air strikes across terror camps in PoK and Pakistan, neutralising several terrorists. That, however, led to a war-like situation between the countries before both mutually agreed to a ceasefire.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, India and Pakistan agreeing to play against each other in this continental tournament raised eyebrows worldwide, with the BCCI facing mad social media backlash.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The Indian government also clarified its stance on sporting engagement with Pakistan, claiming that Indian teams and athletes can participate in international events featuring Pakistani counterparts, but will not play against them in any bilateral competition or those hosted in Pakistan.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking on the same lines, Arun Dhumal said, “I wish the Indian team all the best for the Asia Cup. The government has clarified its position that when it comes to bilateral, we are not going to play against Pakistan. But when you have such an ACC trophy or ICC trophy, we will have to participate in that. So we'll go by what the government advises us to do.”</p><h3>What happened during the Dharamsala game?<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>A PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala was cut short and abandoned immediately following Dhumal’s orders, who advised fans to evacuate the HPCA stadium owing to Pakistan’s retaliation to India’s Operation Sindoor. A power failure, however, was deemed the original reason for that unexpected halt earlier.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The BCCI indefinitely suspended the IPL season midway, with all foreign players urged to depart for their respective countries immediately. However, following a ceasefire a couple of days later, IPL 2025 resumed a week after, concluding on June 3 in Ahmedabad.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, India, who won their first tie against the venue hosts, the UAE, will square off against Pakistan, who will face Oman in their tournament opener on Friday (Sep 12), at the Dubai International Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

The deadliest yet heinous attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing saw Pakistani-based terrorists kill 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, prompting India to launch (Operation Sindoor) precise air strikes across terror camps in PoK and Pakistan. 

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, who directed fans to evacuate the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala (during an IPL 2025 tie between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on May 8) at a time when India had also launched Operation Sindoor, broke the silence on the controversial India vs Pakistan 2025 Asia Cup game. Boycott India vs Pakistan has been trending on social media, with countless fans, even an IPL team and several celebrities coming out voicing against watching or covering this match, in Dubai this Sunday (Sep 14), showing solidarity with those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. The deadliest yet heinous attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing saw Pakistani-based terrorists kill 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, prompting India to launch (Operation Sindoor) precise air strikes across terror camps in PoK and Pakistan, neutralising several terrorists. That, however, led to a war-like situation between the countries before both mutually agreed to a ceasefire. Meanwhile, India and Pakistan agreeing to play against each other in this continental tournament raised eyebrows worldwide, with the BCCI facing mad social media backlash. The Indian government also clarified its stance on sporting engagement with Pakistan, claiming that Indian teams and athletes can participate in international events featuring Pakistani counterparts, but will not play against them in any bilateral competition or those hosted in Pakistan. Speaking on the same lines, Arun Dhumal said, “I wish the Indian team all the best for the Asia Cup. The government has clarified its position that when it comes to bilateral, we are not going to play against Pakistan. But when you have such an ACC trophy or ICC trophy, we will have to participate in that. So we'll go by what the government advises us to do.” What happened during the Dharamsala game? A PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala was cut short and abandoned immediately following Dhumal’s orders, who advised fans to evacuate the HPCA stadium owing to Pakistan’s retaliation to India’s Operation Sindoor. A power failure, however, was deemed the original reason for that unexpected halt earlier. The BCCI indefinitely suspended the IPL season midway, with all foreign players urged to depart for their respective countries immediately. However, following a ceasefire a couple of days later, IPL 2025 resumed a week after, concluding on June 3 in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, India, who won their first tie against the venue hosts, the UAE, will square off against Pakistan, who will face Oman in their tournament opener on Friday (Sep 12), at the Dubai International Stadium.

<p>The deadliest yet heinous attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing saw Pakistani-based terrorists kill 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, prompting India to launch (Operation Sindoor) precise air strikes across terror camps in PoK and Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

Asia Cup: IPL chairman, who directed fans' evacuation during Operation Sindoor, breaks silence on IND-PAK tie

<p>In a shocking development coming out of the ongoing 2025 Asia Cup, the tickets for the marquee India vs Pakistan game, scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai, are not sold out yet. With less than a week to go for the blockbuster clash, tickets for this high-octane tie are still available, leaving the organisers worried about its hype. Given how fans travel just for this heavyweight clash and people have been willing to splurge countless amounts of money, not showing interest for whatsoever reason, with prices of the premium tickets soaring more than INR 2.5 lakhs for two seats, tells a different story.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, the recent series of events (between India and Pakistan) could have also affected it. After the Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Kashmir on April 22, where four Pakistani-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives, all in broad daylight, India retaliated with ‘Operation Sindoor’ a fortnight later in a precise and streamlined air strike on terror camps across PoK and Pakistan, escalating cross-border tensions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-ind-vs-pak-suryakumar-yadav-salman-agha-welcome-aggression-as-long-as-it-stays-on-field-1757423699501"><strong>Asia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK: Suryakumar, Salman Agha welcome ‘aggression’ as long as it stays on field</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>With plenty being said and done on the diplomatic front since, the two cricketing boards (BCCI and the PCB) agreed to play against each other in the 2025 Asia Cup. Placed in Group A, the two will face off in a group match first, with the chances of them meeting again at a later stage also looming.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, at the pre-tournament presser on Tuesday, the organisers carefully arranged the seating, ensuring the Indian and Pakistani captains did not sit together. By making Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan sit between them, they avoided a direct proximity of the two captains while maintaining a composed atmosphere.</p><h3>Ticket prices soar<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>A Times of India (TOI) report suggests that a pair of seats in the VIP Suits East (on viagogo and platinumlist) is listed at a staggering INR 257,815, with that package including aisle seating, unlimited food and drinks, a parking pass, VIP club/lounge access, and private entrance and restrooms. On the other hand, a pair of seats at the Royal Box would cost INR 230,700, while the Sky Box East is priced at INR 167,851.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, India will open their 2025 Asia Cup campaign against the venue hosts (UAE) on Wednesday (Sep 10) before facing Pakistan four days later in Dubai. Their last Group game is against Oman on September 19.&nbsp;</p>

With plenty being said and done on the diplomatic front since, the two cricketing boards (BCCI and the PCB) agreed to play against each other in the 2025 Asia Cup.

In a shocking development coming out of the ongoing 2025 Asia Cup, the tickets for the marquee India vs Pakistan game, scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai, are not sold out yet. With less than a week to go for the blockbuster clash, tickets for this high-octane tie are still available, leaving the organisers worried about its hype. Given how fans travel just for this heavyweight clash and people have been willing to splurge countless amounts of money, not showing interest for whatsoever reason, with prices of the premium tickets soaring more than INR 2.5 lakhs for two seats, tells a different story. Meanwhile, the recent series of events (between India and Pakistan) could have also affected it. After the Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Kashmir on April 22, where four Pakistani-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives, all in broad daylight, India retaliated with ‘Operation Sindoor’ a fortnight later in a precise and streamlined air strike on terror camps across PoK and Pakistan, escalating cross-border tensions. Also read | Asia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK: Suryakumar, Salman Agha welcome ‘aggression’ as long as it stays on field With plenty being said and done on the diplomatic front since, the two cricketing boards (BCCI and the PCB) agreed to play against each other in the 2025 Asia Cup. Placed in Group A, the two will face off in a group match first, with the chances of them meeting again at a later stage also looming. However, at the pre-tournament presser on Tuesday, the organisers carefully arranged the seating, ensuring the Indian and Pakistani captains did not sit together. By making Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan sit between them, they avoided a direct proximity of the two captains while maintaining a composed atmosphere. Ticket prices soar A Times of India (TOI) report suggests that a pair of seats in the VIP Suits East (on viagogo and platinumlist) is listed at a staggering INR 257,815, with that package including aisle seating, unlimited food and drinks, a parking pass, VIP club/lounge access, and private entrance and restrooms. On the other hand, a pair of seats at the Royal Box would cost INR 230,700, while the Sky Box East is priced at INR 167,851. Meanwhile, India will open their 2025 Asia Cup campaign against the venue hosts (UAE) on Wednesday (Sep 10) before facing Pakistan four days later in Dubai. Their last Group game is against Oman on September 19.

<p>With plenty being said and done on the diplomatic front since, the two cricketing boards (BCCI and the PCB) agreed to play against each other in the 2025 Asia Cup.</p>

2025 Asia Cup: Lack of interest or anger? India vs Pakistan game tickets not sold out yet

<p>The D-day has arrived as the 2025 Asia Cup gets underway in the UAE. While Afghanistan and Hong Kong square off in the tournament opener in Abu Dhabi on September 9, the marquee Group A clash between defending champions India and Pakistan remains the highlight, set for Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his counterpart, Salam Ali Agha from Pakistan, hogged all the limelight in the pre-tournament press conference, with both echoing similar sentiments when asked about their thoughts on playing against each other amid a tense geopolitical situation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While SKY, as most fans often call him, said no player is instructed to tone down aggression (against Pakistan), Agha, speaking on the same lines, added that as long as the aggression stays on the field, he has no issues, further adding that if anyone wishes to show it, they are more than welcome to do so, hyping up this upcoming contest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-uae-asia-cup-2025-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-in-india-and-uae-1757399008988"><strong>India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025, live streaming: When and where to watch in India and UAE</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>"Temper? Aggression is always there when we take the field," Suryakumar said. "And without aggression, I don't think you can play this sport. I'm very excited to take the field."<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Replying to the same question, Pakistan captain Agha said,&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You don't need to say anything to any player. Everyone is different individually. If someone wants to be aggressive on the field, they are more than welcome to do that. When it comes to fast bowlers, they are always aggressive, and you can't stop them because that's what keeps them going.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"From my side, there is no instruction to anyone, as long as it stays on the field,” he continued.</p><h3>‘We are ready – SKY’<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>Having arrived in the country almost a week before their first game, the Indian Team trained well during their full net sessions, with captain Suryakumar sounding confident of his team’s preparation for the eight-team tournament.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"We are playing T20 as a team after a long time. But we were here three-four days back, had some good time together as a team, and we are really looking forward to this tournament,” captain Suryakumar Yadav said.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Pakistan, on the other hand, will enter this tournament as tri-series winners, which also included the UAE and Afghanistan; despite that, captain Salman Agha refused to call themselves the favourites, saying no one is ever a favourite in this format as it’s a fast-moving one.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"In T20, I don't think anyone is favourite," he said. "On a particular day, you just have to play good cricket. T20 is a very fast game. In one or two overs, the game can completely change.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"The tri-series was always preparation for the Asia Cup. If we won it, that's very good, but the focus was always on this tournament. We still have to come here, play good cricket, and win the Asia Cup. That's all that matters.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"We are playing very good cricket. I think for almost four months, we have won three series out of four. So, we are doing very well as a team, and at the same time, we are very excited. A lot of the boys will play in the Asia Cup for the first time, but they are ready for the challenge,” he concluded.</p>

India and Pakistan will meet in the tournament's marquee match on Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai. 

The D-day has arrived as the 2025 Asia Cup gets underway in the UAE. While Afghanistan and Hong Kong square off in the tournament opener in Abu Dhabi on September 9, the marquee Group A clash between defending champions India and Pakistan remains the highlight, set for Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his counterpart, Salam Ali Agha from Pakistan, hogged all the limelight in the pre-tournament press conference, with both echoing similar sentiments when asked about their thoughts on playing against each other amid a tense geopolitical situation. While SKY, as most fans often call him, said no player is instructed to tone down aggression (against Pakistan), Agha, speaking on the same lines, added that as long as the aggression stays on the field, he has no issues, further adding that if anyone wishes to show it, they are more than welcome to do so, hyping up this upcoming contest. Also read | India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025, live streaming: When and where to watch in India and UAE "Temper? Aggression is always there when we take the field," Suryakumar said. "And without aggression, I don't think you can play this sport. I'm very excited to take the field." Replying to the same question, Pakistan captain Agha said, "You don't need to say anything to any player. Everyone is different individually. If someone wants to be aggressive on the field, they are more than welcome to do that. When it comes to fast bowlers, they are always aggressive, and you can't stop them because that's what keeps them going. "From my side, there is no instruction to anyone, as long as it stays on the field,” he continued. ‘We are ready – SKY’ Having arrived in the country almost a week before their first game, the Indian Team trained well during their full net sessions, with captain Suryakumar sounding confident of his team’s preparation for the eight-team tournament. "We are playing T20 as a team after a long time. But we were here three-four days back, had some good time together as a team, and we are really looking forward to this tournament,” captain Suryakumar Yadav said. Pakistan, on the other hand, will enter this tournament as tri-series winners, which also included the UAE and Afghanistan; despite that, captain Salman Agha refused to call themselves the favourites, saying no one is ever a favourite in this format as it’s a fast-moving one. "In T20, I don't think anyone is favourite," he said. "On a particular day, you just have to play good cricket. T20 is a very fast game. In one or two overs, the game can completely change. "The tri-series was always preparation for the Asia Cup. If we won it, that's very good, but the focus was always on this tournament. We still have to come here, play good cricket, and win the Asia Cup. That's all that matters. "We are playing very good cricket. I think for almost four months, we have won three series out of four. So, we are doing very well as a team, and at the same time, we are very excited. A lot of the boys will play in the Asia Cup for the first time, but they are ready for the challenge,” he concluded.

<p>India and Pakistan will meet in the tournament's marquee match on Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

Asia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK: Suryakumar, Salman Agha welcome ‘aggression’ as long as it stays on field

<p>India and Pakistan matches have always been the high-octane contests with energy oozing from all parts of grounds including beyond the boundaries. And when the matches get thrilling or interesting, the just become the pinnacle of sports at least for cricket fans. With <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-history-format-teams-venues-dates-dime-and-all-you-need-to-know-1757311987374">Asia Cup starting Tuesday</a> (Sep 9), India and Pakistan can play as many three times - once in group stage which is a surety, once in Super Four stage if both teams make it to that - a very high possibility and once in final - if all the stars align. Nonetheless, below are some of the most thrilling <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-match-time-date-venue-history-and-past-record-1757317743108">India vs Pakistan</a> from previous editions of Asia Cup</p><h2>Harbhajan's winning six off Amir in 2010</h2><p>India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2010: Pakistan had batted first and scored 267 in 50 overs. India were in full control at 180/2 in 36th over before the match took a turn for thrill. India lost four more wickets till 49th over and needed seven runs off the final six balls. Mohammad Amir conceded one off first ball and Suresh Raina was off strike. Harbhajan tried to give Raina strike on the second ball but Raina was ran out. Praveen Kumar then scored three runs off next two balls and Bhajji was on strike. With three runs needed on last two balls, Bhajji smoked a six off the fifth ball to take India home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-records-most-titles-runs-wickets-matches-wins-and-best-individual-performance-1757325176399">Asia Cup records: Most titles, runs, wickets, matches, wins, and best individual performance</a></p><h2>Virat Kohli's 183 in 2012</h2><p>India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2012: Pakistan again batted first and scored a healthy total of 329/6 in 50 overs. In reply, India lost Gautam Gambhir in the first over but Virat Kohli first added 133 runs with Sachin Tendulkar for second wicket and then 172 runs with Rohit Sharma for the third wicket as India chased the target with with 13 balls and six wickets in hand. Kohli scored 183 - his highest score in ODIs till date.</p><h2>Boom Boom Afridi wins it for Pakistan in 2014</h2><p>India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2014: Shahid Afridi rarely reached his potential with the bat but on his days he was unstoppable and one such day was in Asia Cup 2014. Chasing a modest 246, Pakistan botched the innings and needed 10 off last six balls. Ashwin bowled the last over and took a wicket first ball. Junaid Khan then gave the strike to Afridi who hit two sixes off next two balls to take Pakistan home in a thriller.</p><h2>Low scoring Mirpur classic in 2016</h2><p>India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2016: Pakistan were bowled out for a paltry 83 and India were strong favorites. India, however, lost three wickets for eight runs including two in the first over and Pak were back on top. Kohli then scored 49 and Yuvraj Singh managed 14 off 32 balls to take India home by five wickets in low-scoring thriller.</p><h2>Rohit-Dhawan dismantle Pakistan in 2018</h2><p>India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan scored 238 runs after batting first in Dubai. The total, although below-par, was treated as nothing by India's opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. Both of them scored a century and added 210 runs for the first wicket - leaving Pak in dust by nine wicket inside 40 overs.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan have played each other 18 times in the tournament and India have won 10 times, Pakistan managed six wins while two matches ended in no result. There are, however, a few matches which went to wire and became an all-time classics.

India and Pakistan matches have always been the high-octane contests with energy oozing from all parts of grounds including beyond the boundaries. And when the matches get thrilling or interesting, the just become the pinnacle of sports at least for cricket fans. With Asia Cup starting Tuesday (Sep 9), India and Pakistan can play as many three times - once in group stage which is a surety, once in Super Four stage if both teams make it to that - a very high possibility and once in final - if all the stars align. Nonetheless, below are some of the most thrilling India vs Pakistan from previous editions of Asia Cup Harbhajan's winning six off Amir in 2010 India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2010: Pakistan had batted first and scored 267 in 50 overs. India were in full control at 180/2 in 36th over before the match took a turn for thrill. India lost four more wickets till 49th over and needed seven runs off the final six balls. Mohammad Amir conceded one off first ball and Suresh Raina was off strike. Harbhajan tried to give Raina strike on the second ball but Raina was ran out. Praveen Kumar then scored three runs off next two balls and Bhajji was on strike. With three runs needed on last two balls, Bhajji smoked a six off the fifth ball to take India home. Also Read - Asia Cup records: Most titles, runs, wickets, matches, wins, and best individual performance Virat Kohli's 183 in 2012 India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2012: Pakistan again batted first and scored a healthy total of 329/6 in 50 overs. In reply, India lost Gautam Gambhir in the first over but Virat Kohli first added 133 runs with Sachin Tendulkar for second wicket and then 172 runs with Rohit Sharma for the third wicket as India chased the target with with 13 balls and six wickets in hand. Kohli scored 183 - his highest score in ODIs till date. Boom Boom Afridi wins it for Pakistan in 2014 India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2014: Shahid Afridi rarely reached his potential with the bat but on his days he was unstoppable and one such day was in Asia Cup 2014. Chasing a modest 246, Pakistan botched the innings and needed 10 off last six balls. Ashwin bowled the last over and took a wicket first ball. Junaid Khan then gave the strike to Afridi who hit two sixes off next two balls to take Pakistan home in a thriller. Low scoring Mirpur classic in 2016 India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2016: Pakistan were bowled out for a paltry 83 and India were strong favorites. India, however, lost three wickets for eight runs including two in the first over and Pak were back on top. Kohli then scored 49 and Yuvraj Singh managed 14 off 32 balls to take India home by five wickets in low-scoring thriller. Rohit-Dhawan dismantle Pakistan in 2018 India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan scored 238 runs after batting first in Dubai. The total, although below-par, was treated as nothing by India's opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. Both of them scored a century and added 210 runs for the first wicket - leaving Pak in dust by nine wicket inside 40 overs.

<p>Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan have played each other 18 times in the tournament and India have won 10 times, Pakistan managed six wins while two matches ended in no result. There are, however, a few matches which went to wire and became an all-time classics.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: From Harbhajan's six off Amir to Afridi's twin sixes - top 5 India vs Pak classics

<p>The Asia Cup 2025 begins on Tuesday (Sep 9) but the biggest match of the tournament, at least in group stage, i.e. India vs Pakistan will be played on Sunday (Sep 14). The two neighbouring countries now only play in the multi-team tournaments amid the ongoing political tensions but the match between them is arguably one of the biggest sporting events in all sports. The match on Sunday (Sep 14) will be played in Dubai (UAE). Both the teams would be hoping to win the encounter to get into a strong position for the next stage. As we get ready for the match, here's a brief history of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup:</p><h2>When is India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025?</h2><p>India vs Pakistan is scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 14 at Dubai in UAE in Asia Cup 2025. The match starts at 6:30 pm UAE time, 8 pm India time and 7:30 pm Pakistan time.</p><h2>When was the first India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup?</h2><p>India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup first happened during the inaugural edition of the tournament in 1984. The match was played in Sharjah, UAE and India won the match by 54 runs. India scored 188/4 in the match which was curtailed to 46-over per side and then bowled Pakistan out for 134 runs inside 40 overs.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-history-format-teams-venues-dates-dime-and-all-you-need-to-know-1757311987374">Asia Cup: History, format, teams, venues, dates, time and all you need to know</a></p><h2>What is India vs Pakistan highest team score in Asia Cup?</h2><p>India scored 356/2 in against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 (ODI format) and it remains the highest score between two teams in the tournament. In 20-over format, Pakistan chased down 182-run target in 2022 which is the highest score between the two teams.</p><h2>India vs Pakistan Asia Cup - Head-to-Head record</h2><p>The teams have played 18 matches in total (both ODI and T20 format) in Asia Cup so far and India have upper-hand with a 10-6 win-loss record against Pakistan and two matches ended in no result. Here's the format-wise head-to-head record of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup</p><p><strong>India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup (ODI)</strong> - 8-5 win-loss record and 2 no results<br><strong>India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup (T20I)</strong> - 2-1 win-loss record</p><h2>What happened in last India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match?</h2><p>India and Pakistan last played in Asia Cup on September 10, 2023 (ODI format) and India won the match by a huge margin of 228 runs. Batting first, India scored 356/2 in 50 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma hitting 56, Shubman Gill hitting 58, Virat Kohli was unbeaten on 122 and KL Rahul managed 11 not out. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 128 runs in 32 overs and Kuldeep Yadav took 5/25 in eight overs.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan is scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) at 8 pm India time in Dubai, UAE. The two teams have faced off each other 18 times in the tournament history with India having a upper-hand with 10-6 win-loss record while two matches ended in no result.

The Asia Cup 2025 begins on Tuesday (Sep 9) but the biggest match of the tournament, at least in group stage, i.e. India vs Pakistan will be played on Sunday (Sep 14). The two neighbouring countries now only play in the multi-team tournaments amid the ongoing political tensions but the match between them is arguably one of the biggest sporting events in all sports. The match on Sunday (Sep 14) will be played in Dubai (UAE). Both the teams would be hoping to win the encounter to get into a strong position for the next stage. As we get ready for the match, here's a brief history of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup: When is India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025? India vs Pakistan is scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 14 at Dubai in UAE in Asia Cup 2025. The match starts at 6:30 pm UAE time, 8 pm India time and 7:30 pm Pakistan time. When was the first India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup? India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup first happened during the inaugural edition of the tournament in 1984. The match was played in Sharjah, UAE and India won the match by 54 runs. India scored 188/4 in the match which was curtailed to 46-over per side and then bowled Pakistan out for 134 runs inside 40 overs. Also Read - Asia Cup: History, format, teams, venues, dates, time and all you need to know What is India vs Pakistan highest team score in Asia Cup? India scored 356/2 in against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 (ODI format) and it remains the highest score between two teams in the tournament. In 20-over format, Pakistan chased down 182-run target in 2022 which is the highest score between the two teams. India vs Pakistan Asia Cup - Head-to-Head record The teams have played 18 matches in total (both ODI and T20 format) in Asia Cup so far and India have upper-hand with a 10-6 win-loss record against Pakistan and two matches ended in no result. Here's the format-wise head-to-head record of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup (ODI) - 8-5 win-loss record and 2 no results India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup (T20I) - 2-1 win-loss record What happened in last India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match? India and Pakistan last played in Asia Cup on September 10, 2023 (ODI format) and India won the match by a huge margin of 228 runs. Batting first, India scored 356/2 in 50 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma hitting 56, Shubman Gill hitting 58, Virat Kohli was unbeaten on 122 and KL Rahul managed 11 not out. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 128 runs in 32 overs and Kuldeep Yadav took 5/25 in eight overs.

<p>Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan is scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) at 8 pm India time in Dubai, UAE. The two teams have faced off each other 18 times in the tournament history with India having a upper-hand with 10-6 win-loss record while two matches ended in no result.</p>

India vs Pak, Asia Cup 2025: Match time, date, venue, history and past record

<p>Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on Tuesday (Sep 9) in UAE with eight teams from the region ready to take on each other. The tournament will have big names like India and Pakistan along with other regional teams in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan as well. There are a couple of lesser known teams in Oman and Hong Kong too with the host UAE completing the list of participating nations. The tournament final will be played on September 28 with Super Four stage to bridge gap between group stage and the final.</p><h2>Asia Cup history - When was the tournament first played?</h2><p>Asia Cup was first played in 1984 - nine years after the first ODI World Cup in 1975. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka were the participating nations in the inaugural continental tournament. The tournament is being every alternate year since 2008 in ODI and T20I formats.</p><h2>Why is Asia Cup 2025 in UAE?</h2><p>India are the official host of the Asia Cup 2025 but after the cross border tensions with Pakistan, both teams have said no to touring each other's country for the tournaments. If the tournament were held in India, Pakistan would have played their matches on a neutral venue - like India played in Dubai in Champions Trophy 2025 which was held in Pakistan. To avoid the logistical nightmare, the tournament is being held at a neutral venue in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE.</p><h2>What is the format of Asia Cup 2025?</h2><p>The tournament started out in ODI format but has been switching between T20 and 50-over format after the rise of 20-over cricket. Now, the biennial tournament is played in the format nearest to the next world cup format. The 2023 Asia Cup, played months before 2023 ODI World Cup, was played in 50-over format and the 2025 edition will be played in T20 format with T20 World Cup 2026 in sight.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-africa-suffer-heaviest-odi-defeat-in-southampton-as-england-take-home-pride-in-3rd-one-dayer-1757265484150">Proteas suffer heaviest ODI defeat in Southampton as England win 3rd One-Dayer</a></p><p>In Asia Cup 2025, eight teams have been divided into two groups of four each - India, Oman, Pakistan and UAE are in Group A, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka are in Group B. Each team played once against rest of three teams in their group. Top two teams from each group move to Super Four stage where each team again plays rest of the teams once. Top two teams from Super Four will play the final.</p><h2>What are the venues and time of Asia Cup 2025 matches?</h2><p>The Asia Cup 2025 matches start 8 pm India time (6:30 pm UAE time) and all the matches will be played across two venues - Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There is one double-header day when two matches start on 5:30 pm and 8 pm India time on - September 15.</p><h2>Which is the most successful team in Asia Cup history?</h2><p>India has been the most successful team in the Asia Cup history - winning the tournament eight times across formats (T20Is and ODIs). Sri Lanka comes second with six Asia Cup titles and Pakistan have won the remaining two times.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: The biennial tournament is set to be played from Sep 9 to Sep 28 among eight teams in UAE. The tournament is being played in T20 format, keeping T20 World Cup 2026 in sight.

Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on Tuesday (Sep 9) in UAE with eight teams from the region ready to take on each other. The tournament will have big names like India and Pakistan along with other regional teams in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan as well. There are a couple of lesser known teams in Oman and Hong Kong too with the host UAE completing the list of participating nations. The tournament final will be played on September 28 with Super Four stage to bridge gap between group stage and the final. Asia Cup history - When was the tournament first played? Asia Cup was first played in 1984 - nine years after the first ODI World Cup in 1975. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka were the participating nations in the inaugural continental tournament. The tournament is being every alternate year since 2008 in ODI and T20I formats. Why is Asia Cup 2025 in UAE? India are the official host of the Asia Cup 2025 but after the cross border tensions with Pakistan, both teams have said no to touring each other's country for the tournaments. If the tournament were held in India, Pakistan would have played their matches on a neutral venue - like India played in Dubai in Champions Trophy 2025 which was held in Pakistan. To avoid the logistical nightmare, the tournament is being held at a neutral venue in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE. What is the format of Asia Cup 2025? The tournament started out in ODI format but has been switching between T20 and 50-over format after the rise of 20-over cricket. Now, the biennial tournament is played in the format nearest to the next world cup format. The 2023 Asia Cup, played months before 2023 ODI World Cup, was played in 50-over format and the 2025 edition will be played in T20 format with T20 World Cup 2026 in sight. Also Read - Proteas suffer heaviest ODI defeat in Southampton as England win 3rd One-Dayer In Asia Cup 2025, eight teams have been divided into two groups of four each - India, Oman, Pakistan and UAE are in Group A, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka are in Group B. Each team played once against rest of three teams in their group. Top two teams from each group move to Super Four stage where each team again plays rest of the teams once. Top two teams from Super Four will play the final. What are the venues and time of Asia Cup 2025 matches? The Asia Cup 2025 matches start 8 pm India time (6:30 pm UAE time) and all the matches will be played across two venues - Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There is one double-header day when two matches start on 5:30 pm and 8 pm India time on - September 15. Which is the most successful team in Asia Cup history? India has been the most successful team in the Asia Cup history - winning the tournament eight times across formats (T20Is and ODIs). Sri Lanka comes second with six Asia Cup titles and Pakistan have won the remaining two times.

<p>Asia Cup 2025: The biennial tournament is set to be played from Sep 9 to Sep 28 among eight teams in UAE. The tournament is being played in T20 format, keeping T20 World Cup 2026 in sight.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: History, format, teams, venues, dates, time and all you need to know

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, here is a look at five batters with highest individual scores in India vs Pakistan limited overs matches. The list also features the likes of Saeed Anwar, Sourav Ganguly and Shoaib Malik. 

<p>From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, here is a look at five batters with highest individual scores in India vs Pakistan limited overs matches. The list also features the likes of Saeed Anwar, Sourav Ganguly and Shoaib Malik.&nbsp;</p>

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 batters with highest individual scores in India vs Pakistan matches (limited overs)

<p>Former BCCI president and Indian captain Sourav Ganguly says he is okay with India and Pakistan being drawn in the same group for the upcoming 2025 Men’s Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE. Months after India boycotted Pakistan across all fronts following their retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack (in April), where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, the respective cricketing boards of the two countries agreed to play cricket at a neutral venue. Ganguly, a prominent name in Indian cricket, shared his opinion on the arch-rivals being part of Group A in the Asia Cup.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed India’s participation in the eight-team tournament despite several reports of them (India) willing to opt out to honour solidarity with the departed souls and the government’s step to boycott Pakistan. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2025-asia-cup-schedule-india-pakistan-in-same-group-to-face-on-september-14-1753617398063">The ACC also announced the final Asia Cup schedule</a>, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Ganguly, speaking on ANI, said he is okay with both teams being slated in the same group, adding that although he mourned those who lost their lives in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, Ganguly said the sports must continue.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time, Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped. India took a strong stance towards terrorism... Sport needs to be played,” Ganguly said of India-Pakistan in the same group for the 2025 Asia Cup.</p><h3>Watch Video -</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Kolkata: On India-Pakistan placed in the same group in the Asia Cup, former Indian cricketer Saurav Ganguly says, &quot;I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped.… <a href="https://t.co/Qrs17KOKrN">pic.twitter.com/Qrs17KOKrN</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1949474845340901476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>2025 Asia Cup</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The tournament begins on September 9, with all eight teams divided into two groups.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>While India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman are in Group A, the other group consists of the remaining four teams. The top two sides from each group will advance to the next round (Super Four), where the top two teams will then qualify for the final.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the India-Pakistan case, their scheduled group game is on September 14, before they next meet up a week later on September 21. Should both teams stay at the top by the end of the Super Four stage, India and Pakistan will face off in the final for the first time in tournament history.</p>

The ACC also announced the final Asia Cup schedule, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong.

Former BCCI president and Indian captain Sourav Ganguly says he is okay with India and Pakistan being drawn in the same group for the upcoming 2025 Men’s Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE. Months after India boycotted Pakistan across all fronts following their retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack (in April), where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, the respective cricketing boards of the two countries agreed to play cricket at a neutral venue. Ganguly, a prominent name in Indian cricket, shared his opinion on the arch-rivals being part of Group A in the Asia Cup. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed India’s participation in the eight-team tournament despite several reports of them (India) willing to opt out to honour solidarity with the departed souls and the government’s step to boycott Pakistan. The ACC also announced the final Asia Cup schedule, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong. Ganguly, speaking on ANI, said he is okay with both teams being slated in the same group, adding that although he mourned those who lost their lives in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, Ganguly said the sports must continue. "I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time, Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped. India took a strong stance towards terrorism... Sport needs to be played,” Ganguly said of India-Pakistan in the same group for the 2025 Asia Cup. Watch Video -

<p>The ACC also announced the final Asia Cup schedule, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong.</p>

Asia Cup: ‘I am okay…the sport must go on,’ Sourav Ganguly on India, Pakistan drawn in same group

<p>In a massive development surrounding the India vs Pakistan game in the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the complete schedule. The UAE will host the eight-team tournament in September (9 to 28). Outside of ACC’s five full members, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the remaining three teams are the hosts (UAE), Hong Kong and Oman, with all divided into two groups; India and Pakistan are drawn in one, Group A, alongside UAE and Oman, while the remaining four in Group B. The marquee India-Pakistan game is scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) in the UAE.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following ACC’s annual general meeting in Dhaka this past Thursday, its president and also PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the complete schedule, including the final date of the India-Pakistan 2025 Asia Cup group game.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Keeping in mind the 2026 T20 World Cup (in India and Sri Lanka), the biennial tournament, to be played in the T20I format, will see the top two teams from each group advancing to the next stage (Super-Four), from where the top two sides will qualify for the final.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, given that India and Pakistan are in the same group, the chances of them facing each other more than once (thrice) are higher, should they qualify for the final, which, however, has never happened before in the 16 editions of the Asia Cup.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Moreover, India will remain the host of this tournament, and had it not been about the two country’s boards signing an agreement ahead of the Champions Trophy earlier this year, where they decided that neither will travel across the border for any cricket at any level (in this current FTP), forcing a neutral venue to host all of their respective games, India could have staged all games.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Also, considering the India-Pakistan game is the most lucrative affair in all of cricket, getting three of them during the 2025 Asia Cup, the second of which would most likely be on September 21, with the last, should both reach the final, would be a week later on September 28, would be bumper for the broadcasters. It, however, contradicts the very notion behind India's boycott of Pakistan on all fronts following the attack on India’s Kashmir by Pakistani-based terrorists (in April), which further led to escalating cross-border action a fortnight later.</p><h3>Here is the complete schedule of the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup –</h3><ul><li>September 9: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong</li><li>September 10: India vs UAE</li><li>September 11: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong</li><li>September 12: Pakistan vs Oman</li><li>September 13: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka</li><li>September 14: India vs Pakistan</li><li>September 15: UAE vs Oman</li><li>September 15: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong</li><li>September 16: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan</li><li>September 17: Pakistan vs UAE</li><li>September 18: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan</li><li>September 19: India vs Oman</li></ul><h3>Super 4 stage:</h3><ul><li>September 20: B1 vs B2</li><li>September 21: A1 vs A2</li><li>September 23: A2 vs B1</li><li>September 24: A1 vs B2</li><li>September 25: A2 vs B2</li><li>September 26: A1 vs B1</li></ul><p>FINAL: September 28</p>

Following ACC’s annual general meeting in Dhaka this past Thursday, its president and also PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the complete schedule, including the final date of the India-Pakistan 2025 Asia Cup group game. 

In a massive development surrounding the India vs Pakistan game in the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the complete schedule. The UAE will host the eight-team tournament in September (9 to 28). Outside of ACC’s five full members, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the remaining three teams are the hosts (UAE), Hong Kong and Oman, with all divided into two groups; India and Pakistan are drawn in one, Group A, alongside UAE and Oman, while the remaining four in Group B. The marquee India-Pakistan game is scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) in the UAE. Following ACC’s annual general meeting in Dhaka this past Thursday, its president and also PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the complete schedule, including the final date of the India-Pakistan 2025 Asia Cup group game. Keeping in mind the 2026 T20 World Cup (in India and Sri Lanka), the biennial tournament, to be played in the T20I format, will see the top two teams from each group advancing to the next stage (Super-Four), from where the top two sides will qualify for the final. Meanwhile, given that India and Pakistan are in the same group, the chances of them facing each other more than once (thrice) are higher, should they qualify for the final, which, however, has never happened before in the 16 editions of the Asia Cup. Moreover, India will remain the host of this tournament, and had it not been about the two country’s boards signing an agreement ahead of the Champions Trophy earlier this year, where they decided that neither will travel across the border for any cricket at any level (in this current FTP), forcing a neutral venue to host all of their respective games, India could have staged all games. Also, considering the India-Pakistan game is the most lucrative affair in all of cricket, getting three of them during the 2025 Asia Cup, the second of which would most likely be on September 21, with the last, should both reach the final, would be a week later on September 28, would be bumper for the broadcasters. It, however, contradicts the very notion behind India's boycott of Pakistan on all fronts following the attack on India’s Kashmir by Pakistani-based terrorists (in April), which further led to escalating cross-border action a fortnight later. Here is the complete schedule of the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup – September 9: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong September 10: India vs UAE September 11: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong September 12: Pakistan vs Oman September 13: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka September 14: India vs Pakistan September 15: UAE vs Oman September 15: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong September 16: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan September 17: Pakistan vs UAE September 18: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan September 19: India vs Oman Super 4 stage: September 20: B1 vs B2 September 21: A1 vs A2 September 23: A2 vs B1 September 24: A1 vs B2 September 25: A2 vs B2 September 26: A1 vs B1 FINAL: September 28

<p>Following ACC’s annual general meeting in Dhaka this past Thursday, its president and also PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the complete schedule, including the final date of the India-Pakistan 2025 Asia Cup group game.&nbsp;</p>

2025 Asia Cup Schedule: India-Pakistan in same group, to face on September 14 in UAE; check full list