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UAE Coach Says India Will Crush Teams In Asia Cup
In their Asia Cup 2025 opener, India defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets, chasing the target in just 4.3 overs after bowling out UAE for 57 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy led the bowling effort, taking a combined total of five wickets in quick time.
Coach’s Reaction
UAE head coach Lalchand Rajput praised India’s attack after the match. He admitted his team was “overawed by India’s big names,” especially when spinners like Kuldeep and Varun began operating. He also stated his belief that “world champions will crush teams” in this tournament given India’s strength.
Match Turning Point
The game changed during the spin bowling, when Kuldeep and Varun broke the UAE’s resistance. Earlier, the match looked more balanced, but India’s depth in bowling overwhelmed UAE, especially after the powerplay.
Implications For Asia Cup
With this dominant performance, India sends a strong signal to other teams. The coach’s comments reflect both respect and concern for India’s lineup. For the UAE, it’s a prompt to reassess strategy, particularly against spin and under pressure situations.
