The Asia Cup 2025 saw India triumph over Pakistan for the second time, this time in the Super Fours stage with a six-wicket win. The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, displayed a commanding performance. The matches, however, were marred by controversy. The initial game saw Indian players refusing to shake hands with the Pakistani team, causing friction with the PCB, who took the matter to the ICC and match referee Andy Pycroft. In the subsequent match, a heated exchange took place between Abhishek Sharma and Haris Rauf. Sharma’s batting, supported by Shubman Gill, secured the win for India. Following the defeat, Pakistan’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, participated in the presentation ceremony. He discussed the team’s performance, recognizing areas where they needed to improve and acknowledging positive aspects of their game, such as the contributions of Fakhar, Farhan, and Harry, while focusing on their upcoming match against Sri Lanka. India’s victory streak now stands at 12 matches, while Pakistan has only won 3 out of 15 T20Is, emphasizing India’s superior form.
Asia Cup 2025: India’s Triumph Overshadowed by Handshake Controversy
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