The Asia Cup 2025 Final between India and Pakistan in Dubai added an unprecedented chapter to the fierce rivalry, with the toss ceremony being radically redesigned to address the lingering off-field controversies. In a historical first for the tournament, the captains spoke to presenters from their respective countries, with legends Ravi Shastri and Waqar Younis taking separate ends of the pitch.

The arrangement was a direct response to the escalating 'no-handshake' row that has dominated headlines throughout the event. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav had previously refused the customary handshake with Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha at the toss and post-match, a stance he publicly defended by referencing national sentiments. The tension was further heightened by Yadav's decision to skip the p

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