Sports psychologist joins Pakistan squad ahead of crucial Asia Cup clash with India

A sports psychologist has joined the Pakistan cricket team in Dubai ahead of their high-pressure encounter against India amid the ongoing Asia Cup tournament, as per reports.

The move came after the team management requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to provide professional support to help restore the players’ confidence, which has dipped since the earlier defeat against India.

The Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage will see its most anticipated clash tomorrow (Sunday), when arch-rivals Pakistan and India face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm (PST).

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In the group stage, India swept all three matches to secure the top spot with six points, while Pakistan finished second with four points after winning two matches. When the two sides last met, India defeated Pakistan convincingly by seven wickets.

For this crucial game, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead the Pakistan side, while Suryakumar Yadav will captain India. With both teams stacked with talent, an intense contest is expected.