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Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has slammed Pakistan's Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for their provocative gestures in their Asia Cup match against India. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan also took a dig at Shahid Afridi.

Even as India continued their unbeaten run against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, off-field drama has grabbed headlines. Haris Rauf, who made a jets crashing gesture coupled with a 6-0 sign, has found support from his wife who posted about it on social media. On the field, India had an easy time of beating Pakistan and keeping themselves unbeaten in the tournament.

Ahead of India’s blockbuster clash with Pakistan in the Asia Cup, captain Suryakumar Yadav avoided naming the opponent but promised 1.4 billion Indians a “fantastic Sunday.” High on nationalistic fervour, Surya urged his team to shut out outside noise, focus on their preparations, and play with intensity.

During the Asia Cup clash against Oman, Axar Patel sustained a head injury while fielding, though he is reportedly "doing fine," according to India's fielding coach. Despite the setback, India secured a 21-run victory over Oman. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's contributions helped India post a total of 188/8. Arshdeep Singh also celebrated claiming his 100th T20I wicket.

The Indian cricket team's refusal to shake hands with Pakistan after their Asia Cup turned the spotlight away from the game, forcing fans and players alike to confront the uneasy intersection of politics and play. The question remains: at what cost?

India vs Pakistan isn't just cricket—it's humiliation as public service, therapy via sixes, and a spectacle where one side brings tears, the other brings tissues.

Amidst strong calls for boycott following the Pahalgam terror attack, India's cricket team support staff has addressed the sensitive issue before the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan. While acknowledging public sentiment, the team management, led by Gautam Gambhir's message to focus on cricket, emphasized adherence to BCCI and government directives, prioritizing the game while respecting the authorities' decisions.

Asia Cup 2025, PAK vs OMA: Riding on a well-made 66 from Mohammad Haris and an all-round bowling show, Pakistan outclassed debutants Oman by 93 runs n Dubai on Friday. The former champions will face red-hot India in a much-awaited clash on Sunday. 

Abhishek Sharma kicked off his Asia Cup campaign in style with a rapid 30 off 16 balls. His father Rajkumar reacts to his batting ahead of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash.

Overall, India have been crowned Asia Cup champions a record eight times — the most by any team in the tournament’s history. The list of Indian captains who have lifted the trophy reflects the country’s cricketing pedigree: Sunil Gavaskar (1984), Dilip Vengsarkar (1988), Azharuddin (1990, 1995), Dhoni (2010, 2016), and Rohit (2018, 2023).

Former cricketer Wasim Akram is excited to see Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Asia Cup. The star fast bowler is slowly gaining form after months of poor performance.

India enter the Asia Cup 2025 as defending champions, combining youth and experience. With Shubman Gill back in the squad, Jasprit Bumrah's expertise, and Arshdeep Singh's rise, the Men in Blue aim to fine-tune a team for the next era of T20 cricket.

The Asia Cup 2025 is embroiled in controversy after Sony Sports Network's promotional video, highlighting the India-Pakistan rivalry, sparked outrage due to heightened tensions following a terror attack. Fans are calling for boycotts, overshadowing India's first major tournament without Kohli and Sharma. Suryakumar Yadav leads a youthful squad in Group A, facing UAE, Oman, and Pakistan.

The India-Pakistan match at the Asia Cup is likely to go ahead following the government's new policy on hosting and competing in sports involving Pakistan. But it raises serious questions: should international sporting credibility come before national interest and security?