As Pakistan and India get ready to clash in the Asia Cup 2025 final today in Dubai, Indian media reports reveal that no senior official from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be present at the high-profile encounter.
BCCI skips Dubai final
According to Indian media, top BCCI officials have decided not to travel to Dubai for the Asia Cup summit clash between Suryakumar Yadav’s India and Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan.
The much-anticipated final, being played at the Dubai International Stadium, marks the first time in 41 years that the two arch-rivals are facing each other in an Asia Cup title decider.
Focus on women’s World Cup
Reports further state that senior BCCI officials will instead attend the Women’s World Cup opening ceremony scheduled to take place in Guwahati on September 30.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi has reached Dubai from the US. Naqvi is also set to hand over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy to the winning team.
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The cricket world is buzzing with excitement as arch-rivals Pakistan and India gear up for their first-ever Asia Cup final clash. The highly anticipated showdown will take place at the Dubai International Stadium, promising a fierce contest between Pakistan’s in-form bowling and India’s explosive batting.
First-ever Pakistan-India final in Asia Cup history
Cricket fans have waited over four decades for this moment. Since the Asia Cup’s inception 41 years ago, the two cricketing giants have never faced each other in the final. Tonight’s match will mark a historic first, adding extra emotion and intensity to an already heated rivalry.
Match details and timings
The final will begin at 7:30pm Pakistan Standard Time at the Dubai International Stadium. A houseful crowd is expected, with ticket prices ranging from Rs32,000 to Rs480,000, reflecting the soaring demand to witness history in the making.
