Overview

• India face Pakistan in the Asia Cup final at Dubai International Stadium after progressing unbeaten and winning both prior meetings between the rivals.
• Amit Mishra publicly questioned fielding coach T Dilip and called for management focus, warning that dropped chances can decide T20 matches.
• Reports highlighted 12 dropped catches by India heading into their last Super Four game against Sri Lanka, underscoring a recurring issue.
• Captain Suryakumar Yadav described the lapses as part of the game, while Varun Chakravarthy said the stadium’s “rings of fire” lighting can distract fielders.
• Mishra recommended intensive catching practice under lights and with a wet ball, noting dew could make nighttime fielding more difficult.