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Abhishek Sharma's impressive 75 propelled India to a 41-run victory over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4, securing their spot in the final. Despite his run-out denying him a century, his sister Komal remains optimistic, crediting Yuvraj Singh's mentorship. Sharma also broke records, hitting 17 sixes in the tournament.

India may be unbeaten in the Asia Cup, but their fielding has been a major concern, with 12 catches dropped so far, nine in the last two games. Varun Chakravarthy admitted there can be no excuses and stressed the need to improve ahead of the final, even as he detailed how bowling adjustments and match experience are boosting his confidence.

India face Bangladesh in a crucial Super 4 match, aiming to leverage their historical dominance despite Bangladesh's recent form. India's spin trio, Kuldeep, Chakravarthy, and Patel, are key, while Bangladesh counters with their own spin and pace options led by Mustafizur. India's top order must fire, addressing fielding concerns and Bumrah's economy.

The Asia Cup 2025 could potentially witness a historic India vs Pakistan final, a first in the tournament's history. After India's victory in the Super Four stage, Pakistan kept their hopes alive by defeating Sri Lanka. Shaheen Shah Afridi expressed his team's readiness for a potential final clash, emphasizing their determination to win the Asia Cup.

Sanju Samson scored a scratchy 45-ball 56 on a sluggish Abu Dhabi pitch against Oman and looked all at sea during his 17-ball stay at the crease against Pakistan in Dubai. He struggles when the ball gets soft, and with Jitesh Sharma waiting in the wings, it will be interesting to see how long India persist with Sanju Samson.

India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, addressed Sahibzada Farhan's controversial celebration, emphasising India's focus on maintaining composure and playing cricket. He acknowledged Pakistan's strong start but praised India's comeback and commitment to winning. Doeschate also discussed Sanju Samson's role at No. 5, expressing confidence in his ability to adapt and contribute to the team's success in the future.

Following India's dominant six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, captain Suryakumar Yadav questioned the notion of a meaningful rivalry between the two nations. He highlighted India's overwhelming 12-3 record in T20Is and seven consecutive wins since the 2022 T20 World Cup, suggesting a significant imbalance in competitiveness.

India and Pakistan are set for a Super Four clash in the Asia Cup 2025, following India's earlier victory. The previous match was marred by controversy, including a 'no handshake' incident and PCB complaints against an ICC official. These off-field tensions, along with recent events, could significantly influence both teams' strategies and performance in the upcoming high-stakes encounter.

Irfan Pathan has sparked debate ahead of the crucial Asia Cup Super Four match between India and Pakistan, questioning whether Arshdeep Singh should be included in the playing XI. Pathan emphasizes the importance of a left-arm quick to partner with Jasprit Bumrah, especially under pressure and in wet conditions.

India and Pakistan will clash in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025. This high-profile match follows India's earlier victory. Venkatesh Prasad expects India to dominate again. The previous match saw India winning convincingly. Off-field controversies arose, with Pakistan lodging complaints. Despite the drama, both teams secured their Super Four spots. The upcoming game promises intense competition.

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.

In an Asia Cup match against Oman, India strategically shuffled their batting order, prioritizing exposure for the middle and lower order. Sanju Samson anchored the innings with a solid 56, supported by contributions from Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, and Tilak Varma. Suryakumar Yadav, surprisingly, remained unused as Harshit Rana and bowlers were promoted, allowing India to post 188/8.

Ahead of the Asia Cup match against Oman, India's captain Suryakumar Yadav created a humorous moment at the toss. Having already qualified, India aimed to test their squad's depth by batting first. While announcing the changes, Suryakumar hilariously forgot the name of Arshdeep Singh, who replaced Jasprit Bumrah, likening himself to Rohit Sharma.

The Asia Cup 2025 is embroiled in controversy after India's refusal to shake hands with Pakistan sparked a major standoff. The PCB demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, delaying a match against the UAE. The ICC accused PCB of protocol breaches, including unauthorised recording within the PMOA.

Following India's dominant victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia downplayed the controversy surrounding the team's decision to skip the post-match handshake. Saikia emphasized celebrating India's triumph and disregarding noise from external parties. Captain Suryakumar Yadav stated the decision was aligned with the government and BCCI. India's next match is against Oman on September 19.

Following India's Asia Cup victory over Pakistan, the PCB has demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging he violated the spirit of cricket. This stems from the Indian team's refusal to shake hands, a gesture captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

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 (PCB) is unlikely to withdraw from the Asia Cup 2025, despite rising tensions over the role of match referee Andy Pycroft during Pakistan’s match against India in Dubai on Sunday. Match referee Pycroft had asked Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav to skip the customary handshake at the toss.

Tensions escalate as Pakistan threatens to boycott remaining Asia Cup 2025 matches if match referee Andy Pycroft isn't removed. PCB alleges Pycroft instructed their captain to avoid handshakes with India, further accusing Suryakumar Yadav of unsportsmanlike conduct post-match. India's captain dedicated the win to terror attack victims and armed forces, adding fuel to the fire.

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.