‘Switch off your phones and sleep’, India captain tells team before Pakistan clash

DUBAI: India’s players need to block out the noise as they prepare to again face rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup amid controversy over their previous clash, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Saturday. The eight-team tournament has been dominated by headlines about India and Pakistan’s first meetings on the pitch since the military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors in May this year. India prevailed in the politically-charged Group A match last week but their players refused to shake hands with their Pakistan opponents after the match.

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