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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.

India's dominant victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 was overshadowed by a post-match controversy. The Indian team's apparent refusal to shake hands with the Pakistani players sparked outrage, with Shoaib Akhtar expressing his disappointment. This incident highlights the intense geopolitical tensions that continue to fuel the rivalry between the two nations, extending beyond the cricket field.

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.

Amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, former cricketer and current Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary has announced his boycott of the upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match. Citing numerous past terrorist attacks, Tiwary emphasized that human lives are more important than sports.

Ahead of the Asia Cup clash, Yograj Singh dismissed Pakistan's chances against India, citing the IPL's impact on Indian players' financial security and exposure to top-tier competition. He contrasted this with Pakistan's struggles, highlighting their inconsistent batting and the absence of a robust cricketing structure.

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.