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Following India's victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, a controversy arose when the Indian team refused to shake hands, dedicating their win to armed forces after a terror attack. The PCB filed a complaint with the ICC, alleging the match referee Andy Pycroft instructed captains against shaking hands.

Sunil Gavaskar criticised Pakistan's performance in their Asia Cup loss to India, calling it unlike their proud cricketing legacy. India's spin trio dominated, restricting Pakistan to a low score, while Suryakumar Yadav led India's chase to a comfortable victory. Wasim Akram also lamented Pakistan's batsmen's struggles against Kuldeep Yadav's spin.

The India–Pakistan T20I ended in controversy after Suryakumar Yadav refused handshakes, citing solidarity with victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan lodged a protest, alleging a breach of sportsmanship, while Salman Ali Agha skipped the presentation.

India-Pakistan clashes are never for the faint-hearted. Every duel on the field is a battle within a battle, but on paper it looks like one-way traffic, with India clearly going in as favourites. Will Salman Ali Agha-led cricket's perpetual "cornered" tigers turn the tables around? Brace yourself for another epic spectacle at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

In Dubai, organisers strategically placed Afghanistan's Rashid Khan between India's Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha at the Asia Cup 2025 press conference. Yadav emphasized the importance of aggression for victory, while Agha left emotional regulation to his players. India, aiming for their ninth title, will face Pakistan on September 14.

Cricket enthusiasts can now book Asia Cup 2025 tickets, available on Platinumlist.net from 5 PM Gulf Standard Time. General tickets start at AED 40 in Abu Dhabi and AED 50 in Dubai. The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match on September 14th requires a seven-match package, starting at AED 1,400.