India suffered a big blow before the final of the Asia Cup 2025 because the versatile Hardik Pandya missed the clash of the summit for Niggle. India, known for its clutch performances in big matches, has huge shoes to fill the final against Pakistan arch-rivals.
India made three changes in its XI playing When they brought Rink Singh instead of Pandya And he also brought back a fast Jasprit Bumrah pitch to the team. In addition, management also included Shivam Dube into the team and dropped Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh.
The Indian team combination, however, did not decrease well with the fans, who criticized the leadership for entering only one sailor in Jasprit Bumrah, while the versatile Shivam Dube was the only other seam option.
Pandya took a new ball next to Bumrah throughout Asia Cup and his absence leaves a massive hole in the team combination. In addition, his clutch and bats would also be a big lady in the big final.
Asia Cup Final: India vs Pakistan Update
India decided to go with Rink instead of Arshdeep in India, prefer to strengthen their launch instead of adding to the depth of bowling. In addition, Indian death bowling was the main problem in the tournament, as teams managed to add major runs to their final score.
It seemed that Arshdeep’s deadly heroism against Sri Lanka would make him a certain starter in the final. However, the management decision not to come with a sailor of the left shoulder attracted fans. It remains to be seen whether Rink’s selection will show up as the truth and help India to get their ninth Asia Cup title.
India (XI playing): Abhishek Sharma, Shuman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (W), Shivam Dube, Rink Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumhrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
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Published:
Rishabh beniwal
Published on:
September 28, 2025
Tune
