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Pakistan batter Muneeba Ali was controversially run out against India in the Women's World Cup. Despite an LBW appeal, the ball remained live, and a throw to the stumps found her out of her crease with her bat airborne. The 'bouncing bat law' did not apply as she was stationary.

Match referee Andy Pycroft, who faced controversy over a handshake incident during the Asia Cup, received a warm welcome at the India vs West Indies 1st Test in Dubai. Shubman Gill began his home stint as India's Test captain, expressing confidence after West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for a competitive series.

BCCI strongly objected to ACC President Mohsin Naqvi taking the Asia Cup trophy and medals after India's win. At the ACC AGM, BCCI representatives cornered Naqvi, refusing his offer for Suryakumar Yadav to collect them due to Naqvi's anti-India posts. The issue is now deferred for mediation, with India threatening an ICC complaint.

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan smashed a rapid 57 off 38 balls in the Asia Cup final against India, choosing a muted bat-raise over his controversial "AK-47" celebration. His aggressive knock, featuring five fours and three sixes, provided Pakistan a flying start with an 84-run opening stand before his dismissal, leaving them at 87/1.

The stage is set for a blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 final between unbeaten India and Pakistan in Dubai, on the very pitch where India decisively won their previous encounter. With India's top order in formidable form, the question looms whether history will repeat on the batting-friendly surface.