Abhishek Sharma Dismissal Controversy: The Abhishek Sharma dismissal controversy in the Asia Cup 2025 final has sparked a heated reaction from cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar. India’s young opener, who has been a nightmare for Pakistan in previous encounters, was dismissed cheaply in the second over, triggering strong criticism from the former Indian captain.
Gavaskar’s Frustration on Commentary
Sunil Gavaskar, on air during the dismissal, did not hold back his displeasure. He remarked, “Not surprising, with the way he was playing, he always looked in trouble. Do not open the door. Get off to a good start and then take the game from there.”
The veteran opener stressed that India were not chasing a mammoth total, and there was no need to play rash shots from the start. Gavaskar repeatedly warned that gifting Pakistan early wickets in a high-pressure final could prove costly.
Pakistan’s Strong Start, India’s Middle Order Under Pressure
Earlier, India had put Pakistan to bat after winning the toss. Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman built a solid 84-run stand, threatening to take the score beyond 180. However, Indian bowlers bounced back brilliantly, triggering a collapse to bundle Pakistan out for just 146.
Despite the manageable target, India’s chase began on shaky ground. Along with Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav also fell cheaply, leaving India reeling in the powerplay. This was precisely the kind of start Gavaskar had feared, as the under-tested Indian middle order was forced to shoulder the burden in a pressure-filled final.
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Pakistan Fans’ Belief Put to Test
Among Pakistan supporters, a popular belief has been that Abhishek Sharma is the biggest barrier to their team’s success. Many felt that dismissing him early would almost guarantee a Pakistan victory. With his wicket falling so soon on the biggest stage, that theory is now under scrutiny as the final unfolds.
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