It is definitely exciting the way they (Abhishek Sharma and Shaheen Shah Afridi) play their cricket. Shaheen is obviously aggressive, but we'll try and knock him over," said Morkel.

Winning isn't everything but for 11 Indian cricketers it would be the only thing on their minds when they take on an unpredictable Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday

Azmatullah Umarzai tops Asia Cup 2025 economy chart. India’s Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel also shine, while Jasprit Bumrah misses out on top 7.

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons felt three dropped catches followed by "bad decisions" from the batters in a 136-run chase against Pakistan upended his team's chance of reaching the Asia Cup 2025 final. Bangladesh lost by 11 runs in their Super Fours fixture after Pakistan's lower order bailed them out of a dire situation.

The ongoing Asia Cup has been a tough one for Dunith Wellalage as the young Sri Lanka spinner lost his father during the tournament.