Pakistan and India will clash in the Asia Cup final on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, but tensions between the two sides have already impacted pre-match traditions.
According to media reports, the traditional photoshoot with both captains and the trophy will not take place on Saturday. Media reports, citing event organizers confirmed that no such event is planned, while a final decision on whether it takes place on match day will be taken on Sunday.
Earlier in the tournament, the Indian team avoided handshakes with Pakistan players during two matches, and reports suggest a similar situation could unfold in the final.
With the atmosphere tense, the likelihood of both captains posing together with the trophy looks slim.
Meanwhile, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha will hold a pre-final press conference on Saturday at 7 PM Pakistan time. The team is also scheduled to train later in the evening at the ICC Academy in Dubai from 7 PM to 10 PM.
The final between Pakistan and India is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.