Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha came face to face in the Asia Cup 2025 press conference.

Suryakumar Yadav vs Salman Ali Agha: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha appeared with six other captains in a press conference held before the start of Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday. This was the first time after the Pahalgam terror attack that the captains of the Indian and Pakistani teams were sharing a stage together. Let us tell you that Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan was sitting between the two captains. This was an occasion that the entire cricket world was watching.

Rashid Khan seated between India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Agha at the captains' PC. #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/ay2yifgmdJ

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Both captains looked isolated

However, after the press conference, the two captains neither shook hands nor hugged each other. As soon as the press conference ended, the Indian captain was seen shaking hands with the other captains, while the Pakistani captain immediately got off the stage as soon as the press conference ended. But later, in a video on social media, both the captains were seen shaking hands.

We can't do without aggression on the field: Surya Kumar

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said on Tuesday that his team will not curb aggression in the Asia Cup match against Pakistan on Sunday. The Indian team will play its first Group A match against UAE on Wednesday, after which it will face arch-rival Pakistan on Sunday. Suryakumar said in the captains' press conference on the eve of the tournament, "Aggression is always there on the field. If you want to win, then you cannot do without it."

He was asked whether the players will reduce their aggression in the match against Pakistan. On this question, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said, "If someone wants to be aggressive then it is his decision. As far as my team is concerned, I do not give any instructions to anyone."

Suryakumar said that his team is in rhythm after a good practice session. He said, "We had some good practice sessions. It feels good. Playing against the best teams of Asia Cup will be a good challenge." Indian coach Lalchand Rajput's UAE team may be considered weak, but the Indian captain said that he will not take the host lightly.

He said, "They are playing great cricket and have played some close matches in the recent triangular series. Hopefully they will do well in the Asia Cup."

When asked if the Indian team will experiment in the first match, Suryakumar said, "When you play in any format, you have to know how good the preparation is. What is the need to experiment without any reason. If we are getting results, then why should we make changes.

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