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Kuldeep Yadav's coach, Kapil Dev Pandey, lauded his student's stellar performance in India's Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan. Pandey revealed Kuldeep's disciplined aggression, fueled by past frustration, helped him dismantle Pakistan's "kids" team, as Kuldeep reportedly called them, by focusing on batters' stances and strategic bowling.

India's cricketing heroes returned to rapturous fan celebrations after their unbeaten T20 Asia Cup 2025 triumph, including multiple victories over archrivals Pakistan. Coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav were greeted by ecstatic supporters. The victorious squad now shifts focus to a two-match Test series against West Indies, starting October 2, aiming to extend their winning streak.

Jasprit Bumrah enters the Asia Cup final against Pakistan under unusual scrutiny. Tasked with an exceptionally demanding role of bowling three overs in the powerplay, he has looked uncharacteristically off-colour, even losing his trademark calm. With five wickets in four games, India will hope their “smiling assassin” rediscovers his spark and delivers when it matters most.

Shoaib Akhtar believes Pakistan can defeat India in the Asia Cup 2025 final by dismissing Abhishek Sharma early and maintaining an aggressive mindset. Akhtar emphasized the importance of targeting Sharma in the initial overs, suggesting that his early dismissal could destabilize the Indian batting lineup. He also anticipates Gautam Gambhir will motivate India to bring their best game against Pakistan.

India secured their spot in the Asia Cup final with a dominant 41-run victory over Bangladesh, highlighted by Gautam Gambhir's celebratory social media post. Abhishek Sharma's explosive 75 off 37 balls set the stage for India's 168/6, while Kuldeep Yadav's 3/18 restricted Bangladesh to 127. India will now face either Pakistan or Bangladesh in the final.

Abhishek Sharma's explosive 74 off 39 balls propelled India to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four clash. Sharma broke Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest T20I half-century by an Indian against Pakistan, reaching the milestone in just 24 balls.

Suresh Raina ignited controversy by claiming Indian cricketers were “forced” by the BCCI to participate in the Asia Cup 2025, despite their reluctance. This revelation follows India's victory over Pakistan, marred by a 'handshake-gate' incident where the Indian team declined post-match handshakes, citing solidarity with victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Ahead of the high-stakes India-Pakistan T20 Asia Cup clash, coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a passionate pep talk, emphasizing pride and resilience. Pakistan opted to bat first, citing familiarity with the slow Dubai wicket. Political tensions lingered, evident in the absence of a handshake, but Gambhir's fiery words underscored the importance of mentality in this intense rivalry.

During India's Asia Cup practice in Dubai, Shubman Gill was hit on the hand, causing immediate concern as he left the field in pain. After medical attention and ice treatment, Gill returned to the nets, batting comfortably against both pace and spin. He concluded the session positively, even socializing before heading back to the dressing room.

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.

Arshdeep Singh, despite being India’s leading T20I wicket-taker and a World Cup hero, finds himself sidelined under coach Gautam Gambhir’s regime. From missing his Test debut at The Oval to warming benches in the Asia Cup, Arshdeep Singh is probably fighting the most gruesome battle of his career.

There could be a toss-up between Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy for the specialist spinner’s role, while the part-time left-arm spin of Abhishek Sharma could come in handy. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are likely to share new-ball duties while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube have been made to work on their bowling in the nets.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has cautioned that India might face challenges in the Asia Cup 2025 due to the absence of a third all-rounder. He emphasised the importance of having multiple all-rounders, recalling India's T20 World Cup victory where Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja provided crucial balance.

Team India has commenced preparations for their Asia Cup 2025 title defense with a rigorous practice session in Dubai, fueled by coach Gautam Gambhir's call to seize every opportunity. Key players like Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill participated in extensive drills, emphasising the team's focus on acclimatisation and skill enhancement.

India's cricket team concluded their Dubai practice, gearing up to defend their Asia Cup title. Key players like Gill and Yadav participated in batting sessions, while Bumrah rejoined after a break. The team, under coach Gambhir, is set to face UAE, Pakistan, and Oman in Group A, aiming to continue their Asia Cup dominance.

Defending champions India are set to commence their Asia Cup 2025 preparations with practice sessions in Dubai, foregoing a preparatory camp in India. Players will assemble individually, with captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir already en route. India's campaign begins against UAE on September 10, followed by a highly anticipated match against Pakistan on September 14.

Rinku Singh, known for his T20 heroics, asserts his capabilities extend to red-ball cricket, aiming to represent India in Tests. Preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, he emphasizes evolving his technique with guidance from Abhishek Nair and Gautam Gambhir. Singh aspires to contribute across all formats, driven by self-belief and a desire to win the T20 World Cup.

Reports suggest the BCCI has approached MS Dhoni to mentor the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Manoj Tiwary humorously commented on Dhoni's elusiveness, questioning his availability. Tiwary also highlighted the potential benefits of Dhoni's experience and the intriguing prospect of him working alongside Gautam Gambhir, while emphasizing that Dhoni's acceptance of the role remains uncertain.

Aakash Chopra suggests Gautam Gambhir's preference for bowlers who can bat might be limiting Kuldeep Yadav's opportunities, despite his improved red-ball form. Kuldeep didn't feature in the England Test series, raising questions about his role under Gambhir's coaching approach. While he's in the Asia Cup squad, a significant role may have to wait for home conditions.

Manoj Tiwary has accused MS Dhoni of favoritism, claiming he wasn't backed despite strong performances, including a century. Tiwary suggests Dhoni's preferences influenced team selection, preventing him from securing a consistent place in the playing XI. He expressed his confusion and disappointment, highlighting a perceived lack of support during Dhoni's captaincy.