Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai

Dubai, Sep 27: Winning isn’t everything, but for 11 Indian cricketers it’s the only goal when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup final here on Sunday, a contest where cricket once again intertwines with politics and raw emotion.

The tournament’s biggest flashpoint began with India’s “No Handshake Policy” in the opener, followed by fiery exchanges between skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf, earning both players ICC fines and setting a tense tone. Pakistan’s Interior Minister and cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi further fanned the flames with cryptic posts on X.

On the field, India arrive unbeaten after six straight wins, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting and Kuldeep Yadav’s 13 wickets. Yet injury concerns linger—Har

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