India's player Suryakumar expresses assurance about India's readiness for the upcoming Asia Cup encounter against Pakistan.
India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, following a series of controversies and tensions between the two nations.
The controversies are linked to the strained relations between India and Pakistan due to a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The ongoing strife has cast a shadow over the sporting event, with both teams expressing their dissatisfaction.
Pakistan expressed its disappointment by withdrawing from the post-match presentation after India opted not to shake hands with their players. This decision followed a similar incident in a previous match, where India refused to participate in the customary handshake ceremony.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has refused to entertain Pakistan's request regarding the complaint. In response, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) threatened to pull out of their do-or-die fixture against the UAE in response to the ICC's decision.
India's Asia Cup campaign has been successful so far, with the team winning all three group stage matches. Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian captain, has emphasized a focused approach for each game and not relying on past successes. He has also expressed gratitude for the Indian fans' support and encouraged them to watch the match on Sunday and enjoy the game.
Suryakumar Yadav top-scored in India's previous match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, scoring an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls. He has emphasized the importance of maintaining intensity and energy in India's upcoming match against Pakistan.
The chasing side has won eight out of the last nine T20Is between India and Pakistan. This statistic adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming match, as both teams will be vying for victory.
India's Asia Cup squad consists of Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (w), Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, and Arshdeep Singh.
As the Asia Cup Super 4 stage approaches, the tension between India and Pakistan continues to mount. However, one thing is certain - the match on Sunday promises to be a gripping spectacle of cricket.
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