India, Sept. 28 -- India and Pakistan are all set to take on each other in a historic clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the Asia Cup 2025 final. In the 41 year history of the tournament, this is the first time that the two teams are facing each other in the summit clash.

In what comes in as a big news for the Indian fans, the star all-rounder of the team Hardik Pandya is not a part of the playing XI in the big match. Notably, the all-rounder faced problems with his left hamstring during India's last outing against Sri Lanka. He left the ground after bowling the first over of the Lankan innings and did not return for the rest of the match.

While India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel addressed it as cramps during the game,...