As India and Pakistan prepare for the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday (September 28) at the Dubai International Stadium, the rivalry between the two nations has escalated significantly. Reports from various Pakistani media outlets, including Geo News, indicate that there will be no customary photo session with the captains before the crucial match.

In addition, it seems unlikely that India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha will shake hands during the toss.

This behavior aligns with what has been observed throughout the tournament—the two captains did not exchange handshakes at the toss in their earlier encounters, and Indian players also avoided post-match greetings after successfully chasing down Pakistan’s scores.

The rivalry intensified during the Super

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