**Asia Cup 2025: Why Team India Skipped Pre-Final Training**
*By Parth Dhall | September 27, 2025 | 3:37 PM*
Ahead of the much-anticipated 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup final against Pakistan, Team India has decided to skip their scheduled training session on Saturday. This decision follows India’s thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in their last Super 4 clash, which was decided in a Super Over at the Dubai International Stadium.
**Prioritizing Rest and Recovery**
India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, explained that the team is prioritizing rest and recovery over physical preparation for the final. Speaking at the post-match conference, Morkel said the back-to-back matches have led the team’s medical and coaching staff to focus on recovery protocols.
“There will be individual pool sessions for the guys organized, followed by some massages to help them get mentally ready for the big battle on Sunday. It’s a quick turnaround, and playing smart will be key. There will certainly be no training,” Morkel added.
**Player Fitness Updates**
During the recent game against Sri Lanka, all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma were absent for most of India’s bowling innings due to cramps. Morkel provided an update on their fitness ahead of the final.
“Hardik’s condition will be assessed tonight and tomorrow morning before we make a call. Abhishek is fine. Both of them were just struggling with cramps,” he confirmed.
**Match Preview: India Eye Third Win Over Pakistan**
The 2025 T20 Asia Cup final will be the third encounter between India and Pakistan in this edition of the tournament. India has remained unbeaten throughout so far, and their dramatic victory over Sri Lanka has surely boosted the team’s momentum and confidence ahead of this crucial clash.
Pakistan’s only two defeats in six games have both come against India. Against this intense rivalry and amid ongoing political tensions, the two cricketing giants will lock horns once again in Dubai on September 28.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Asia Cup final approaches!
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