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During a pre-match press conference in Dubai, Shaheen Shah Afridi's amusing moment occurred when he momentarily forgot Bangladesh's cricket nickname, "Tigers," prompting a lighthearted exchange. Despite Bangladesh's recent T20I struggles against Pakistan, Afridi acknowledged their improved performance and emphasised the importance of delivering the first blow in their upcoming Super Fours match.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan took a playful swipe at Pakistan while celebrating India's landmark performance in T20 cricket, highlighting the team's long-standing dominance over their arch-rivals.

Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat hailed his team's five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Four, emphasising that players are regaining form and aiming for the title.

Pakistan's five-wicket win over Sri Lanka has blown the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 race wide open, leaving India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka in a tight battle for the spots in the final.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka face a high-stakes Super 4 clash in the Asia Cup on September 23, where a win keeps their campaign alive and a loss could end it. Both teams need to address key issues after losses to India and Bangladesh.

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan said the team is confident ahead of their Super 4 clash against Sri Lanka, aiming for the Asia Cup final and a potential third meeting with India.

Following Pakistan's six-wicket defeat to India in the Asia Cup Super Four clash, captain Salman Agha acknowledged the debatable Fakhar Zaman dismissal but emphasised that the team's batting performance was the primary cause of the loss. He admitted that the team fell short of the expected score, while praising the team's bowling effort.

Asia Cup India vs Pakistan, Super 4: Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill fired in unison as India flaunted their batting firepower, chasing 172 in just 18.5 overs. Despite having an off-day on the field, India coasted to another comfortable victory on Sunday, September 21 in Dubai.

Asia Cup 2025: India have been clinical in their Asia Cup campaign so far with resounding wins against UAE, Pakistan and Oman. However, their death bowling woes have been exposed in the last two fixtures, which could backfire going ahead into the tournament.

Hardik Pandya is the best all-rounder in the white-ball format in international cricket and is the engine that keeps the Indian team functioning smoothly. His absence from Tests has cost India two World Test Championships, but with him in the team, India are a dominant force in white-ball cricket.

Former Atiq-uz-Zaman criticised the PCB for providing substandard jerseys during the Asia Cup 2025, contrasting them with the dry-fit kits of other teams. Despite Pakistan's Super Four qualification after defeating UAE, Captain Salman Ali Agha acknowledged batting concerns, particularly in the middle overs. Agha emphasised the need for improvement before their crucial match against India on September 21.

Pakistan secured a spot against India in the Asia Cup after defeating the UAE, but Saim Ayub's batting slump continued with his third consecutive duck. Despite the concerns surrounding his batting performance, former captain Rashid Latif defended Ayub, emphasising his valuable contributions with the ball. Latif predicted Ayub would perform well in the upcoming high-stakes match against India in Dubai.

Pakistan's Asia Cup 2025 match on September 17 will proceed as planned in Dubai. However, the identity of the official match referee remains uncertain, raising questions ahead of the Group A clash.

The ICC rejected PCB's request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft during the Asia Cup after Pakistan alleged he instructed their captain to avoid handshakes with India's captain. The ICC clarified that ACC officials informed Pycroft about the no-handshake policy.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has formally complained to the ICC regarding missing handshakes during the Asia Cup clash with India, demanding the removal of the Match Referee. The PCB alleges violations of the ICC Code of Conduct and MCC Laws, claiming the referee instructed their captain to avoid shaking hands.

Wasim Akram criticised Pakistan's batting performance against India in the Asia Cup clash, highlighting their inability to read Kuldeep Yadav's spin. He lamented the excessive dot balls played and the batsmen's failure to adapt to the situation. India's strong batting display, led by Suryakumar Yadav, secured a comfortable victory, exposing Pakistan's struggles against spin.

UAE and Oman face a do-or-die Group A match in the Asia Cup 2025 after heavy losses to India and Pakistan, with both teams needing a win to stay in the tournament. The Abu Dhabi pitch offers balanced conditions, promising a competitive contest as both sides seek redemption.

Sunil Gavaskar praised India's attacking cricket approach after their commanding Asia Cup win over Pakistan. The victory signals a new aggressive template for India's T20 strategy and sends a strong message to cricketing rivals.

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan captain Salman Agha skipped the post-match presentation after his team's loss to India, after Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav avoided the customary pre-match handshake.

Saim Ayub became the second Pakistani opener after Babar Azam to be dismissed for a golden duck against India in T20Is, falling to Hardik Pandya in the 2025 Asia Cup clash. Struggling with form, Ayub also registered a golden duck against Oman, highlighting a rough patch in his T20I career.