Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar shared a lighthearted moment with Hardik Pandya after India’s previous Asia Cup fixture, leaving fans entertained. Gavaskar, known for his sharp wit, revealed that Pandya complimented his fitness, prompting the 76-year-old to suggest a return to competitive cricket cheekily.
“Hardik Pandya told me I look very fit,” Sunil Gavaskar said with a smile. “So, I told him to consider me for the Mumbai Indians during the IPL.”
The exchange came with an added touch of nostalgia, as Pandya currently leads the Mumbai Indians, the joint-most successful franchise in IPL history, having taken over the captaincy in recent seasons.
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Meanwhile, India has stormed into the Asia Cup 2025 final with dominant performances. The Men in Blue began their campaign with a thumping nine-wicket win over the UAE, followed by a convincing seven-wicket triumph against Pakistan in the group stage. They wrapped up the first phase with a 21-run victory over Oman.
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In the Super 4s, India once again outclassed Pakistan with a six-wicket win before sealing their spot in the final by defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs. With these results, Suryakumar Yadav’s side has remained unbeaten in the tournament so far, reflecting both form and intent.
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On the other hand, Pakistan booked their place in the final by bouncing back after their group stage loss to India. They edged past Sri Lanka by five wickets and overcame Bangladesh in a tense 11-run contest to secure their spot in the title clash.
India and Pakistan will now meet in what promises to be a historic Asia Cup final, while India’s upcoming Super 4 clash against Sri Lanka will be a mere formality.
