Pakistan will need to win their last Super Four match against Bangladesh on Thursday

A missed gesture in Dubai turned a high-voltage India–Pakistan clash into a storm over sportsmanship & politics

Indian skipper Suryakumar sidestepped the handshake issue

India had cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan last weekend

The Council would have been not to appoint Pycroft for Pakistan’s matches, but Jay Shah didn’t allow that

The Greenshirts continued to train but skipped the pre-match press conference amid the handshake row

The eagerly-awaited Asia Cup clash comes four months after the two countries were engaged in a military conflict

World number four comfortably defeated India's Lakshya Sen to clinch his second world tour title this year

Ex-keeper batsman expects a blockbuster on Sunday

The hosts of the tournament have qualified for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026