The heat is already high between India and Pakistan before the two face each other on September 14 in Dubai. Prior to that, in the match against UAE, Wasim Akram's appreciation for India's vice captain Shubman Gill did not land well with the Pak fans. India was chasing 58 runs when Indian openers Gill and Abhishek Sharma were tossing away the bowlers for boundaries. One such incident happened when Shubman, in full grace, flicked a full toss over the leg side. Impressed, Wasim Akram was heard saying, "Down the leg side. Look at the shot... look at that shot. Unbelievable. Into the stands. Flick of the wrist. Unbelievable shot." Akram's reaction sounded a bit exaggerated, and a Pak fan retweeted it, saying, "Hey Legendary Wasim Akram..I always respect you, but this is too much for just a six." Hey Legendary Wasim Akram..I always respect you, but this is too much for just a six 😂 #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/Vz2UFjyvZP — Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) September 10, 2025 Read also: Wasim Akram recalls KKR days with Kuldeep Yadav after spinner shines against UAE India vas UAE match summary India crushed the United Arab Emirates by 9 wickets in a record-short Asia Cup encounter on September 10. UAE were bowled out for 57 runs in 13.1 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav leading the charge, claiming 4 wickets for just 7 runs. Shivam Dube supported brilliantly, taking 3 wickets for 4 runs, while Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel chipped in with one wicket each. Alishan Sharafu top-scored with 22 runs, and captain Muhammad Waseem managed 19. In reply, India chased down the target in just 4.3 overs, scoring 60/1. Abhishek Sharma struck a quick 30 off 16 balls, while Shubman Gill remained not out at 20 off 9 balls. Suryakumar Yadav contributed 7 runs off 2 balls. Kuldeep’s exceptional bowling earned him Player of the Match, while India dominated with clinical batting and bowling, finishing the game with 93 balls to spare.