Suryakumar: “This is not a rivalry anymore” after India’s win over Pakistan
India’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Fours in Dubai sparked as much chatter off the field as it did on it.
India’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Fours in Dubai sparked as much chatter off the field as it did on it.
The Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai on Sunday finally lived up to its billing, not only for the cricket but also for the tension between India and Pakistan players.
India made a strong statement in the Asia Cup Super Fours, chasing down 172 runs in just 18.5 overs to beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav sidestepped the no-handshake issue ahead of the Asia Cup rematch against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, choosing to focus instead on the bat and ball.
Pakistan’s team management has decided to avoid media interaction before their Asia Cup Super Four clash against India. A tournament source confirmed that the pre-match press conference was cancelled to steer clear of questions regarding Andy Pycroft’s appointment and the ongoing handshake controversy.
India and Pakistan clash again in the Asia Cup on Sunday, renewing one of cricket's fiercest rivalries a week after their last match was overshadowed by a handshake row.
Bangladesh’s passage to the Super Four was confirmed after Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by six wickets in the final Group B clash.
Bangladesh will begin their Super Four campaign on 20 September against Sri Lanka as Litton Das and his teammates will then face India on 24 September, followed by a clash against Pakistan on the very next day, 25 September.
Pakistan are set to tour Bangladesh in March 2026 for a two-match Test and three ODIs, with the series scheduled to begin shortly after the T20 World Cup.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly issued a letter and sent emails to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), highlighting several breaches of protocol during Pakistan’s Asia Cup match against the UAE on September 17.
In the final Group B clash, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets, a result that also confirmed Bangladesh’s place in the Super Four.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that ICC match referee Andy Pycroft has apologised to the Pakistan team management and captain following the controversial incident during the India–Pakistan Asia Cup clash on September 14.