All the captains of the participating eight teams in the Asia Cup 2025 faced reporters in the pre-tournament press conference in Dubai on September 9, 2025. It features Suryakumar Yadav of India, Salman Agha of Pakistan, Rashid Khan of Afghanistan, Litton Das of Bangladesh, Yasim Murtuza of Hong Kong, Jatinder Singh of Oman, Charith Asalanka of Sri Lanka, and Muhammad Waseem of the UAE.

The captains of India and Pakistan, Salman Ali Agha and Suryakumar Yadav, who are undoubtedly the two best teams in the tournament, were the target of most of the questions, as was to be expected.

During the press conference, a number of anticipated questions were raised on everything from the "rivalry" between the two teams to India's status as the clear favorite.

Salman Ali Agha, the captain of Pakistan, did not wait for the traditional embraces or handshakes on stage when the news conference concluded.  Salman was seen immediately making his way to the exit door following the conclusion of the Q&A portion of the live-streamed press conference.

However, before the occasion concluded, India captain Suryakumar embraced and shook hands with other captains on stage, including Rashid Khan of Afghanistan.

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However, a video emerged that showed Salman Agha realizing his folly and waiting for Suryakumar Yadav near the podium and shaking hands with him. He then walked out of the exit door after shaking hands with other skippers.

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India and Pakistan will clash in Dubai on September 14 in the Asia Cup 2025.