New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Pakistan are yet to start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign but have already started playing mind games ahead the high-octane clash against India, scheduled for September 14 in Dubai. Three-time champions Pakistan play their first game against Oman on Friday (September 12). Both India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same Group A.

Ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 opener, Pakistan coach Mike Hesson branded Mohammad Nawaz as the no.1 spinner in the world. While the New Zealander's claim is completely baseless according to the ICC Men's T20I Bowling rankings, Hesson clearly intended to lift the morale of the Pakistan team and Nawaz himself ahead of the big clash.

"I guess the beauty of our side is we've got five spinners...