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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.

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.

The scheduled Asia Cup 2025 India-Pakistan cricket match in Dubai faces strong opposition from Indian fans following the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in civilian casualties. Families of victims express their grief and question the decision to proceed with the match despite the recent Operation Sindoor and cross-border tensions.

Jasprit Bumrah has consistently delivered match-winning performances against Pakistan in crucial encounters. From the World Cup clash in Ahmedabad to the T20 World Cup thriller in New York, Bumrah's game-changing spells have swung the momentum in India's favor. As India prepares to face Pakistan in Dubai, all eyes will be on Bumrah to replicate his heroics and silence his critics.

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.

India's top fast bowler Arshdeep Singh did not play the team's Asia Cup opener vs UAE. It is likely that he sits out the match vs Pakistan as well.

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan appear to be following India's spin-heavy blueprint, with both teams' star spinners set to play a key role in what promises to be a high-stakes, spin-dominated encounter.

Irfan Pathan's cryptic social media post, praising Sri Lanka as the Asia Cup's second-best team, has ignited a pre-match buzz ahead of the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash. This subtle jab appears to counter Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha's earlier reaction to suggestions of Afghanistan's strength.

On the eve of India's Asia Cup clash with Pakistan, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, who hails from the Netherlands, discovered how India vs Pakistan begins long before the first ball, and why cricket is never just about cricket.

Asia Cup 2025: The Indian government has allowed the India vs Pakistan clash to go ahead despite the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Yet for families who lost loved ones in Pahalgam, for soldiers on the border, cricket between the two arch-rivals falls beyond any iota of logic.

Shubman Gill offered a glimpse into his personal preferences and match-day rituals during a rapid-fire session, revealing his admiration for AB de Villiers' scoop shot and naming Jimmy Anderson as a tough opponent. He values winning the Champions Trophy 2025 as a career highlight.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha issues a warning to India ahead of their Asia Cup clash. The Men in Green are confident after a strong win over Oman but face a tough challenge against arch-rivals.

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak says the team remains focused on the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan despite external distractions. Both captains have promised not to tone down on aggression, amid ongoing political tensions and fan boycott talks.

Pakistani cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed's playful Instagram post ignited social media ahead of the Asia Cup clash with India, drawing humorous reactions from fans. Despite the lighthearted moment, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif cautioned against over-exuberance, citing India's consistent performance under pressure. Latif emphasized Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah as key players for India, while acknowledging Pakistan's potential spin advantage.

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson branded Mohammad Nawaz as the world's best spinner ahead of their clash with India. The unfounded claim carried the air of a psychological ploy ahead of the big-ticket contest in Dubai.

Kapil Dev urges the Indian team to prioritise cricket and disregard distractions ahead of their Asia Cup clash with Pakistan, emphasising the importance of focusing on performance amidst political tensions. India, fresh off a dominant win against UAE, face Pakistan in their first encounter since Operation Sindoor. Rashid Latif suggested India's willingness to play has diminished the match's hype.

In a heartwarming reunion at the Asia Cup 2025, Shubman Gill, India's rising cricket star, shared a special moment with UAE's Simranjeet Singh. Years ago, Simranjeet had bowled to a young Gill in Mohali. After Gill sealed India's victory with a boundary off Simranjeet's bowling, he embraced his former practice partner.

The Supreme Court refused to urgently list a PIL seeking to cancel the India vs. Pakistan cricket match scheduled for the Asia Cup in Dubai. The petition, filed by law students, cited recent political tensions and terror attacks, arguing the match would compromise national dignity.

As India and Pakistan gear up for a week of intense rivalry, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem are set to compete in the javelin at the Tokyo World Championships. Despite past camaraderie, tensions have risen following recent conflicts, leading both athletes to downplay their friendship.

Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube's exceptional bowling performances propelled India to a dominant nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in their Asia Cup 2025 opener. Kuldeep's impressive figures of 4 for 7 and Dube's 3 for 4 helped India dismiss UAE for a mere 57 runs. India chased down the target swiftly, reaching 60 for 1 in just 4.