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Before the Asia Cup Super Fours match, Suryakumar Yadav and Jaker Ali shook hands. This gesture continues a pattern of avoiding handshakes with Pakistani players. Earlier, Suryakumar avoided shaking hands with Salman Agha. Jakier Ali chose to bowl first after winning the toss. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate praised Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman. Mustafizur is close to reaching 150 T20I wickets.

India's bowlers orchestrated a dominant performance, securing a resounding nine-wicket victory against the UAE in their Asia Cup opener. Kuldeep Yadav's impressive 4 for 7 and Shivam Dube's 3 for 4 led to UAE being dismissed for a mere 57. India chased the target swiftly in 4.3 overs, with Yadav surpassing Ashwin and Patel's T20I wicket records.

Pakistani legend Wasim Akram has urged both Indian and Pakistani players and fans to maintain discipline during their Asia Cup clashes. Akram acknowledged India's strong form, highlighting that the team which handles pressure best will emerge victorious. He also expressed his desire for the resumption of India-Pakistan Test series, emphasizing the global appeal and historic significance of such encounters.