Pakistani and Indian gamers stand at nationwide anthem throughout the match at Dubai Worldwide Stadium on September 21, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — AFP
After the handshake controversy, the standard pre-final trophy shoot that includes the Pakistan and India captains forward of the Asia Cup 2025 remaining is unlikely to happen.
The high-voltage Asia Cup remaining between the Inexperienced Shirts and the Males in Blue can be performed on Sunday (tomorrow) on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
Organisers confirmed on Saturday that no such occasion could be held, including {that a} remaining determination on whether or not the captains would pose along with the trophy might solely be taken on Sunday earlier than the match.
In the meantime, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha is scheduled to handle a press convention at 7pm right this moment, whereas the nationwide crew will conduct their remaining coaching session on the ICC Academy in Dubai from 7pm to 10pm.
The controversy surrounding participant interactions started throughout the group stage conflict, when Indian vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav declined the customary handshake with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on the toss.
The state of affairs repeated on the finish of the match when Suryakumar, after scoring the successful runs, walked off with out greeting the opposition.
This sparked a protest from Pakistan crew supervisor Naveed Akram Cheema, who lodged a grievance in opposition to India’s conduct and in addition in opposition to match referee Andy Pycroft for mishandling the matter.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later revealed that Pycroft apologised, calling the incident a “miscommunication,” which allowed the delayed proceedings to proceed.
Tensions resurfaced on September 21 throughout the Tremendous 4 conflict, the place each groups as soon as once more prevented handshakes earlier than and after the sport.
In accordance with the PCB, Pycroft later apologised as soon as extra to Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and crew administration, reiterating that the incident was the results of a miscommunication.
