Suryakumar Yadav shared a light-hearted moment with UAE captain Muhammad Waseem during the toss ahead of their Asia Cup clash.
Suryakumar Yadav Shares Light Moment at Toss
A jovial Suryakumar Yadav won the toss in India’s opening Asia Cup 2025 game, opting to have the United Arab Emirates bat first in Dubai. Introduced by Sanjay Manjrekar and asked to flip the coin while UAE captain Muhammad Waseem made the call, Suryakumar shared a playful moment with his counterpart, resulting in broad smiles from both players.
Just before tossing the coin, Suryakumar leaned over to Waseem, grinned, covered the coin, and said, “Idhar mat dekho (don’t look here),” prompting laughter and a light-hearted exchange between the two skippers.
A jovial Suryakumar Yadav won the toss in India’s Asia Cup 2025 opener, opting to have the United Arab Emirates bat first in Dubai. Introduced by Sanjay Manjrekar and asked to flip the coin while UAE captain Muhammad Waseem made the call, Suryakumar shared a playful moment with his counterpart, resulting in broad smiles from both players.
Just before tossing the coin, Suryakumar leaned over to Waseem, grinned, covered the coin, and said, “Idhar mat dekho (don’t look here),” prompting laughter and a light-hearted exchange between the two skippers.
The friendly banter continued as the pair crossed paths after the toss presentation. They exchanged words, parted with smiles, and demonstrated a mutual respect for each other ahead of the contest.
Change of toss fortunes for India
Captain Suryakumar Yadav ended India’s long run of bad luck at the toss, marking the first time in 15 attempts that an Indian captain won the toss in international cricket. Choosing to bowl first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, he asked opening batter Muhammad Waseem to face up under the evening lights, aiming to capitalize on chasing conditions.
India’s lineup for the opener features Shubman Gill partnering Abhishek Sharma at the top of the order, while Sanju Samson takes on a new role in the middle order. Jasprit Bumrah leads as the lone frontline seamer, supported by Hardik Pandya and potentially Shivam Dube, who remains a key player in the shortest format. A trio of spinners, combined with a strong contingent of all-rounders, completes India’s balanced squad for the opening match.