Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin dismissed the no-handshake row, stating that it is better to play without any protest.

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be facing each other in the Asia Cup 2025. The two sides will be playing a Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Shreyas Iyer's omission from the 15-member contingent, as well as the five-man reserves, has sparked a huge debate in the fraternity.

Mohammed Azharuddin slammed star pacer Jasprit Bumrah for not playing all the games in the five-match Test series against England due to workload management.

Kirmani represented India from 1976-86 in 88 Tests and 49 ODIs. In Tests, he scored 2,759 runs in 124 innings at an average of 27.04, with two centuries and 12 fifties.

MS Dhoni's named had popped up after Ambati Rayudu had already ranked the other five former India captains.

Mohammad Azharuddin has expressed serious reservations about the timing and context of the match between India and Pakistan at Asia Cup 2025, given the situation between the two countries.

Azharuddin remarks came at a time when political tensions continue to cast a shadow over sporting engagements between India and Pakistan, with bilateral series being suspended for years.

Former Indian cricket team skipper Mohammad Azharuddin took aim at the top-order batters following the defeat in the third Test encounter against England at Lord's.

Shubman Gill produced a knock for ages, breaking several records with a 387-ball 269 on day two at Birmingham on Thursday.