Pakistan’s victory over Bangladesh has secured their spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final, leading to a showdown with India. This is the first India vs. Pakistan final in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup. After reaching the final, Pakistani captain Salman Agha and coach Mike Hesson have issued statements that are, in effect, a warning to the Indian team.
After reaching the final, Pakistan’s captain and coach made their intentions clear. Agha declared that he and his team were ready. He stated that they are aware of what needs to be done, and their team is capable of defeating any opponent. He emphasized that they would be completely prepared to beat India in the upcoming final.
Coach Mike Hesson pointed out that they had defeated Sri Lanka, a team they hadn’t beaten since 2017, and are now in the Asia Cup final. This suggests they are confident of defeating India in the final.
The question arises as to whom the Pakistani captain and coach are talking about defeating. India’s captain does not view Pakistan as a major competitor. This is happening because Pakistan has lost twice against India in this Asia Cup. The final will be the third match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. Despite the previous losses with the same team and leadership, the Pakistani captain and coach have claimed they can win against India in the final.