Despite two losses to India in the Asia Cup 2025, Shoaib Akhtar believes Pakistan can turn the tables in the final at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Before the match, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar urged Salman Ali Agha's team to fight aggressively, especially against Abhishek Sharma.
The Super 4s match saw tensions rise as Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi exchanged heated words with Indian openers Abhishek and Shubman Gill. However, India ultimately won the match.
Now, before the Asia Cup final, Shoaib Akhtar advised Pakistan's bowlers to focus on taking wickets and target Abhishek Sharma, who has been a key player for India throughout the tournament.
In the previous match against Pakistan, Abhishek scored 74 runs off 35 balls, significantly contributing to India's succe