Updated On: 09 September, 2025 06:54 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondent
The chill in relations comes in the wake of multiple recent controversies, including the Pahalgam terror attack, protests surrounding the World Championship of Legends, and a growing social media movement calling for an India-Pakistan cricketing boycott

(L-R) Salman Ali Agha, Rashid Khan, Suryakumar Yadav (Pic: X)
The stage is officially set for the Asia Cup 2025 as captains from all eight participating nations came together for the customary pre-tournament photo shoot at the Dubai International Stadium. The opening clash is scheduled between Afghanistan and Hong Kong at 8:00 PM IST on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, one particular aspect in the photo session did not go unnoticed, the evident distance between India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha.