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Mohsin Naqvi removed from Asian Games final as Devajit Saikia attends IND vs PAK

The upcoming Asian Games men's cricket final will feature a high-stakes gold medal showdown between India and Pakistan. Ahead of this anticipated fixture, tournament organizers and host nation Japan navigated potential diplomatic hurdles when Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi opted out of attending the event.

His absence averts potential trophy-presentation awkwardness following previous incidents where Indian teams declined accolades handed by the ACC chairman. Instead, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia is expected to represent the board during the proceedings.

India secured their spot in the championship match following a dominant performance against Sri Lanka in the semi-finals. Batting first on a tricky, turning surface with visible cracks, the Indian squad compiled a competitive total of 169 runs for the loss of seven wickets across their allotted twenty overs.

The Sri Lankan batting lineup failed to mount a significant challenge against the bowling attack, collapsing entirely for a mere 45 runs to seal a lopsided defeat.

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