Former India batter Mohammad Kaif called India captain Suryakumar Yadav the "true leader" in the Asia Cup 2025 following India's seven-wicket victory over Pakistan. "Scoring winning runs in a high-pressure game, marshalling the bowlers intelligently, not losing focus despite social media noise," he said, adding, "Suryakumar is a complete captain." The 35-year-old scored 47*(37) in the match.