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Pakistan secured a spot against India in the Asia Cup after defeating the UAE, but Saim Ayub's batting slump continued with his third consecutive duck. Despite the concerns surrounding his batting performance, former captain Rashid Latif defended Ayub, emphasising his valuable contributions with the ball. Latif predicted Ayub would perform well in the upcoming high-stakes match against India in Dubai.

Afghanistan’s rise from ICC’s lower divisions to Asia’s No. 2 white-ball team is cricket’s most remarkable story of the last decade. From inspiring World Cup campaigns to a T20 semifinal run, they’ve surpassed Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, uniting a nation through hope, resilience, and a fearless brand of cricket.