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Ahead of the Asia Cup match against Oman, India's captain Suryakumar Yadav created a humorous moment at the toss. Having already qualified, India aimed to test their squad's depth by batting first. While announcing the changes, Suryakumar hilariously forgot the name of Arshdeep Singh, who replaced Jasprit Bumrah, likening himself to Rohit Sharma.

Suryakumar Yadav led India to a comfortable victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, securing their second consecutive win. India's bowlers, particularly the spin trio, restricted Pakistan to a low score, which India chased down with ease. Suryakumar emphasized the team's focus on cricket, avoiding distractions and why they skipped post-match handshakes.

Ahead of the high-stakes India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, a heartwarming moment unfolded as Abhishek Sharma's father Raj Kumar Sharma visited the training session, receiving respectful greetings from Shubman Gill and other players. The trio of Gill, Arshdeep Singh and Abhishek shared a ligt-hearted interaction with the latter's father and also shared a warm embrace.

India faced a scare ahead of their crucial Asia Cup match against Pakistan as Shubman Gill was struck on the hand during practice, causing visible discomfort. The team physio attended to him, and his condition is being closely monitored. This setback occurs just before the highly anticipated clash, adding pressure to India's preparations.

Wasim Akram believes Pakistan can challenge India in their Asia Cup clash, despite India's strong form and recent victories. Akram acknowledges India's strength but emphasizes Pakistan's confidence from their recent tri-series win. He also points out concerns about Pakistan's batting order and bowling depth, while praising India's bowling attack and system.

Virender Sehwag expressed strong belief in India's chances at the upcoming Asia Cup in September, highlighting the team's skill, balance, and mindset for high-pressure situations. India, with a record eight Asia Cup titles, begins their campaign against UAE on September 10. The tournament serves as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup, with Suryakumar Yadav leading a strong squad.

As the Asia Cup 2025 approaches, the scheduled India-Pakistan cricket match in Dubai faces political opposition. Samajwadi Party leaders question the appropriateness of sporting ties given strained relations and recent terror attacks. They argue that playing against Pakistan, especially after the Pahalgam attack, is unacceptable and would disgrace the nation.