Kolkata, Sept. 14 -- India and Pakistan are to face off in the Asia Cup on Sunday against the backdrop of recent military tensions and political calls for a boycott of the match following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. "An India-Pakistan game is always competitive. So, we'd rather focus on that," said India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. Fielding coach Ryan ten Doeschate relayed Gautam Gambhir's message of focusing on cricket. "I have no doubt the players share the compassion and feeling of the vast majority of the Indian public... We are following government instructions," he said. India enter Sunday's clash as overwhelming favourites, boasting a lineup stacked with superstars and match-winners. With Shubman Gill's ability to rise on big occasions, and Hardik Pandya's finishing power, the batting unit is both proven and explosive. Add to that Jasprit Bumrah's pinpoint precision and Kuldeep Yadav's guile, and India look well-rounded across departments. In contrast, Pakistan will field a young and relatively raw squad still finding its feet. Yet, they carry the unpredictability that often defines India-Pakistan contests. Left-arm wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has shown great control and is proving hard to score off, while Hasan Nawaz offers punch with the bat. P14...