• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav prolonged Pakistan's agony in multi-lateral tournaments as his side secured a dominant victory by 7 wickets on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Suryakumar, who turned 35 today, scored a 37-ball 47 to remain the highest individual scorer in the entire match.

While addressing the crowd during the presentation ceremony, Suryakumar dedicated the win to the Indian Armed Forces and the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack which happened in April earlier this year.

Also Read: IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights

"Great feeling and a perfect return gift to India. Human tendency that keeps running in your mind when you think about it (his earlier line about the win being a return gift). You definitely want to win it, and when you win it, you have it ready. One box that I always wanted to tick - stay there and bat till the end. For the whole team, we think it's just another game. We prepare the same for all the opposition. That's what happened a few months back. The team that won the CT set the tone. I'm always a fan of spinners because they control the game in the middle. Just wanted to say something. Perfect occasion, taking the time out, we stand by the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity. We want to dedicate this win to all our armed forces who have shown great bravery. Hope they continue to inspire us all, and we give them more reasons on the ground whenever we get an opportunity to make them smile," Suryakumar Yadav said after the win.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha Went Missing From Presentation!

As per a report from PTI, Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, voluntarily opted out of the presentation ceremony. Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson stated that the former's absence was a "cause and effect after what happened after the match.

"We wanted to shake hands but disappointed that the opposition didn't do that. Disappointed with the way we played, but we wanted to shake hands," Hesson said.

"Salman not coming for the post-match presentation was cause and effect after what happened," he added.

Meanwhile Suryakumar said the win was a "return gift" to the country, as India did not have to break a sweat in brushing aside Pakistan.

"Simple. Just execute the plans. Just see who is batting and react accordingly. I had my plans and executed them. First ball is always wicket-taking ball, just have to go with that mindset and execute that wicket-taking ball. Batter may be set, but he's facing me for the first time. Still feel I really need to work on my bowling. Sometimes I feel I use too many variations," Yadav said.

Inputs from Agency