Shoaib Akhtar – By now you must have known that the title match of Asia Cup 2025 (Asia Cup) will be played in Dubai on September 28, where the teams of India and Pakistan will be face to face. Cricket lovers are eyeing this high-voltage final. Meanwhile, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has given a statement in his ruckus, which has made the atmosphere even more heated.
In fact, Akhtar, known as Rowlpindi Express, has told the Pakistan team that not with the intention of defeating India on the field but should come down from the spirit of “killing”. So what is this whole matter, let’s know.
Shoaib Akhtar’s aggressive style
Shoaib Akhtar was known for his fast balls as well as his sharp balls during his sports days. He also showed the same mood before the Asia Cup final. Akhtar (Shoaib Akhtar) said that Pakistan should break India’s pride and land on the field in such a way that Team India is always under pressure. Therefore, his statement has created a stir among cricket fans and it is considered disputed.
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India-Pakistan final: First for the first time in 41 years
Also, tell me this final is also historic because for the first time in the 41-year history of Asia Cup, India and Pakistan teams will face face to face in the title war. Although India has consistently won by performing brilliantly throughout the tournament, Pakistan has somehow managed to make it to the finals, battling the win and win. So this is the reason why former players like Shoaib Akhtar are expecting a very aggressive game from Pakistan team.
India’s upper hand in both previous matches
Remind in the Asia Cup 2025 (Asia Cup) India and Pakistan have come face to face twice so far-the first time in the group stage (14 September) and the second time in Super-4 (21 September). However, on both occasions, Team India defeated Pakistan. Meaning that India has cleared its dominance by defeating Pakistan. In such a situation, Pakistan’s mental state is also under question before the final match of the Asia Cup. Perhaps to reduce this pressure, Shoaib Akhtar has given statements to instigate the team.
Impact of Akhtar’s statement?
In such a situation, Shoaib Akhtar says that Pakistan will have to show its “position” as soon as Pakistan lands on the field. Actually, he said that one should play with the intention of killing the players so that the Indian team appears in trouble every moment. So, this statement has been considered by cricket experts against the spirit of the game. At the same time, he says that such words put unnecessary pressure on the players and hurt the dignity of the game.
Controversy increased, thrill double
In such a situation, even though Shoaib Akhtar’s statement is disputed, there is no doubt that this has increased the thrill of India-Pakistan final. Therefore, cricket fans are eagerly waiting for this match. While India would like to put a hat -trick of victory, Pakistan will try to put the advice of Shoaib Akhtar with the “Killer Instinct” advice.
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FAQS
What did Shoaib Akhtar say before the Asia Cup 2025 finals?
Are India and Pakistan clapping in the Asia Cup final for the first time?
Yes, this is the first time in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup when India and Pakistan will be face to face in the final.