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A controversy erupted at the Asia Cup after Pakistan demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging code of conduct violations following India's win. The PCB chairman criticized India's team for skipping handshakes and shutting their dressing room.

Mohammad Yousuf, the former Pakistani batter, sparked controversy by using disrespectful language towards India's Suryakumar Yadav during a panel discussion. He also accused the Indian cricket board of exerting undue influence, citing the Asia Cup handshake incident. The ICC rejected PCB's demand to remove the match referee, further fuelling the tensions after India's victory.

On the eve of India's Asia Cup clash with Pakistan, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, who hails from the Netherlands, discovered how India vs Pakistan begins long before the first ball, and why cricket is never just about cricket.

The highly anticipated India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash is set for September 14 in Dubai, amidst political tensions and initial ticket sale concerns. Shoaib Akhtar dismisses unsold ticket rumors, anticipating a packed stadium due to heightened emotions. Both teams began their campaigns strongly, with Pakistan defeating Oman convincingly and India dominating UAE.

India and Pakistan are set to reignite their cricket rivalry in Dubai on September 14, amidst political tensions and security concerns highlighted by a petition to cancel the match. Despite the off-field drama and India's firm stance on playing Pakistan only in multi-nation events, memories of past encounters, like the iconic Aamir Sohail-Venkatesh Prasad face-off, fuel the anticipation.

The highly anticipated India-Pakistan cricket clash at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on September 14 is generating immense excitement. Historically, India has dominated high-stakes encounters, particularly in ICC tournaments and Asia Cups. Despite never meeting in an Asia Cup final, India holds a superior head-to-head record, winning 10 of 18 matches against Pakistan.

A video of Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi warmly greeting India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 has gone viral, adding buzz to the India-Pakistan rivalry. Despite political tensions and Naqvi's recent remarks about India, cricket took center stage as captains discussed their ambitions for the tournament, which begins today with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong.

A Sports Ministry source confirmed that the Indian cricket team is set to compete in the Asia Cup, despite the absence of bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan.