Overview

• A viral video shows Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf telling a fan, “Dono apne hai, Inshallah,” asserting Pakistan will win both scheduled meetings.
• Wasim Akram says India’s recent form makes them favourites and urges players and fans to maintain discipline during the rivalry.
• The Asia Cup runs from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, with India–Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai and possible rematches on September 21 and September 28.
• Organisers confirmed the UAE as a neutral venue under BCCI hosting after earlier uncertainty over whether the fixture would proceed.
• India will face Pakistan only in multi-nation events under current ministry guidance, and the T20I head-to-head leans to India at 10 wins in 13.