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Asia Cup final, India vs Pakistan: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has broken his silence on the 'no handshake' controversy against India ahead of the Asia Cup final in Dubai.

During the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash, Pakistan's Haris Rauf faced intense crowd taunts of "Kohli, Kohli," referencing Virat Kohli's 2022 T20 World Cup heroics. Rauf responded with provocative gestures, escalating the rivalry beyond the field. India dominated the match, securing a six-wicket victory, fueled by explosive batting performances from Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill.

The India-Pakistan rivalry continues with off-field drama at the Asia Cup Super Four clash. Despite the lingering handshake row, Pakistan's captain downplayed the tension, focusing on the game. India opted to bowl first, bringing in Bumrah and Chakaravarthy. Notably, the handshake between the skippers was absent for the second time, highlighting the unease between the teams.