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Coach Urges Pakistan To 'Focus On Cricket' For India Asia Cup Final

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Coach Urges Pakistan To 'Focus On Cricket' For India Asia Cup Final

By AFP News September 26, 2025 • 13:12 PM View: 1532

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson called on his players to focus on cricket when they face India in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, after the previous two meetings between the sides caused tensions to run high.

Pakistan set up a first-ever Asia Cup final against India with a hard-fought 11-run win over Bangladesh in a Super Four match in Dubai on Thursday.

TAGS Pakistan Cricket Team Mike Hesson India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025

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