Before the tournament began, there was considerable uncertainty over whether Samson would make the playing XI, particularly with Jitesh Sharma also vying for the wicketkeeping role. Jitesh’s profile as a lower-order finisher made him an attractive pick, especially if the team wanted more flexibility

While Pakistan have traditionally held the upper hand in Tests and ODIs, India have asserted dominance in T20 Internationals. Out of 13 T20Is played between the arch-rivals since their first encounter in the 2007 T20 World Cup, India have emerged triumphant on nine occasions, with Pakistan winning just three

The marquee game between the traditional rivals is scheduled here on Sunday. “If you look at our batting line-up, everyone is capable of going in at any number and finish the match

"Pakistan will have to take wickets with the new ball. Like Shaheen did in 2021,” said Akmal while talking to mid-day. “For the last 10 years I think, an India vs Pakistan match begins 70-30 in India’s favour. We won that match in 2021 because Afridi took early wickets

Former Pakistan captain and pace legend Wasim Akram fears India spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy will trouble skipper Salman Ali Agha’s middle-order in Sunday’s Asia Cup blockbuster

What used to be the marquee clash of any tournament, has not caught fire like in eras gone by due to the contest’s one-sided nature in recent times

Central now enjoy a strong innings lead of 235 runs after Patidar (101 off 115 balls) and Rathod (137 not out off 188 balls) scored their 15th and 7th first-class centuries respectively

In Pakistan`s Asia Cup 2025 opening clash against Oman, the left-hander returned to the pavilion on a first-ball duck. The mega clash between arch-rivals, Team India and Pakistan, is to be played on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium

When asked if there is any frontrunner among the bidders, Shukla said, "No, there is no name yet". Shukla also spoke about the recent GST hike on IPL tickets, which now places them in the 40 per cent slab