The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan produced an unusual scene even before the first ball was bowled. No, it wasn’t another handshake snub — this time, there were two presenters at the toss.

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri interacted with Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav, while former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis spoke to Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha. Whether such a dual presentation has occurred before in international cricket remains uncertain, but it certainly added to the already charged atmosphere.

The buildup to the final has been tense. Protests over India’s participation, combined with the backdrop of heightened military strain following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, ensured the match carried significance far beyond the boundary ropes. On th

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