Despite Pakistan losing to India twice in the 2025 Asia Cup, Shoaib Akhtar believes the outcome could change when the two teams face off in the final this Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Akhtar had a clear message for Salman Ali Agha’s side ahead of the big game- play hard and target key players like Abhishek Sharma.

The Super 4s encounter between Pakistan and India was intense, with Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi clashing with Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill. Nevertheless, India emerged victorious in that match.

With the Asia Cup final approaching, Akhtar urged Pakistani bowlers to focus on taking wickets, particularly aiming at Abhishek Sharma, who has been a standout performer for India throughout the tournament. In their last Super 4s game, Abhishek sco

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