Dubai: In a historic first, India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first, confirming that star all-rounder Hardik Pandya would miss the match due to a niggle. The decision marks a pivotal moment for the Indian side, as they prepare to defend their unbeaten streak in the tournament against their arch-rivals.

Yadav, addressing the press at the toss, confirmed that Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana would sit out, while Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh join the squad. “Hardik misses out due to a niggle, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana also miss out. Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh come in,” he stated. Despite Pandya’s absence, Ind

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