India, Sept. 28 -- The battle lines are drawn, and both India and Pakistan are ready. The two powerhouses will fight it out in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Suryakumar Yadav and his team are unbeaten in the eight-team competition and are the overarching favourites for the contest, having beaten Salman Ali Agha's side on two occasions earlier in the competition. The tickets have been sold out for the summit clash; however, there would be no Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official present at the venue to see the contest up close and personal.

It is important to state that no BCCI official travelled to Dubai to watch the group stage or Super 4s match between India and Pakistan. At the ti...