Overview

• The final is scheduled for September 28 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, marking the first Asia Cup title match between the rivals, with India on a seven‑match win streak over Pakistan.
• ACC president Mohsin Naqvi confirmed he will be in Dubai and said he looks forward to handing the trophy to the winners.
• Aaj Tak reports the BCCI has not stated its position on Naqvi’s role, and India’s ongoing no‑handshake approach makes on‑stage interaction unlikely.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray criticized holding the match and suggested viewers and sponsors could boycott it.
• Pre‑final tensions include Naqvi’s push for action against India captain Suryakumar Yadav and the ICC’s rejection of a PCB claim that officials curbed India‑Pakistan player interactions.