India gear up to face the uae in their asia cup 2025 opener on Wednsday, Against Hosts United Arab Emirates in Dubai. Suryakumar yadav’s men have ben hard at work in training as they prepare for a tournament While the build-up has been intenses, Former Pakistan Fast Bowler Shoaib Akhtar Lightened The Mood With One of His Trademark Witty Predictions. Looking at India’s Star-STUDDED SQUAD, Akhtar Wondered Aloud Who Cold Possibly Be left out of the playing xi.He read a list of names, from jasprit bumrah and sanju samson to rinku singh and shivam dube, Joking that the real challenge for India was not the opposition but deciding whom to bench.
Turning his focus to the uae, akhtar said the hosts should treat a narrow defeat as a victory. “India are going to win, that is certain. But if the uae lose by a small margin, they can call it a win. You have to at least show some face,” He remarked on the outstepy Like Hong Kong Missed that Chance when they collapsed to Afghanistan Earlier in the Week. India’s captain suryakumar yadav, mean, made it clear that his team will play with intensity. Asked about his approach, he said aggression is part of the game and something his side will carry into the tournament. “Without aggression, you cannot play this sport. We are ready to take the field on the front foot,” He said confidently. India face the uae on wedding, but all roads are alredy leading to the blockbuster showdown with Pakistan a few days later.
