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Ravichandran Ashwin lauded Tilak Varma's composed 69 not out, which secured India's Asia Cup 2025 final victory against Pakistan. Ashwin praised Varma's pressure handling and technical skill, while also crediting Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy for their crucial bowling efforts. He explained Kuldeep's success stemmed from Dubai's unique pitch conditions.

Former Pakistani cricketers have sharply criticised Haris Rauf’s costly performance in the Asia Cup final against India, where he conceded 50 runs in four overs. Veterans questioned his death-over bowling and captain Salman Ali Agha’s decision to bring him on during a crucial phase, which ultimately shifted momentum firmly towards India.

From fans to former cricketers to journalists, Pakistanis are blasting their team and players, left, right and centre, after the team's loss to India in the Asia Cup final. There's a storm of anger, memes, and soul-searching that is laying bare the deep crisis in Pakistan cricket.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar vehemently criticized Pakistan's coach and management after their Asia Cup 2025 final loss to India. Pakistan's batting collapsed from 113/1 to 146 all out against India's spin attack, prompting Akhtar to label the coaching "senseless.

Cricket legend Wasim Akram sharply criticized Haris Rauf's expensive bowling against India in the Asia Cup final, where he conceded 50 runs. Akram labeled Rauf a "run machine," attributing his recurring struggles and lack of control to his refusal to play red-ball cricket. He urged the PCB to address this issue, suggesting Rauf's development is hindered without first-class experience.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen at his ecstatic best as he slammed the table in delight after Tilak Varma's massive six against Haris Rauf in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan.