Asia Cup 2025 Final: Team management finally break silence on Hardik, Abhishek injury

Asia Cup 2025 final: The Asia Cup 2025 final will be a big clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday, September 28, in Dubai. It’s set to be a highly anticipated match, as it’s the first-ever Asia Cup final between the two rivals in the tournament’s history. Asia Cup 2025 final India vs Pakistan: Hardik and Abhishek out.

Team India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has provided an update on the injuries to Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma ahead of the Asia Cup final against Pakistan. Morkel confirmed that Abhishek Sharma is fine. Both players had struggled with cramps during the previous match against Sri Lanka.

The all-rounder’s availability is doubtful and a call will be made closer to the match. Morkel stated that Hardik will be assessed and a decision will be taken following a medical assessment. He also suffered from cramps during the game.

The team’s plan is focusing on recovery before the final, with no training session scheduled the day before the match. The predicted playing XI for India in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan will heavily depend on the final fitness assessment of Hardik Pandya.

Given the comments from bowling coach Morne Morkel, who confirmed that Abhishek Sharma is fine and will be fit, the main uncertainty is Hardik Pandya.

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