The countdown has begun for the Asia Cup 2025 which kicks off in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28.
This will be the 17th edition of the continental tournament and just like in 2016 and 2022, it will be played in the T20 format.
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With eight teams in action and the T20 World Cup 2026 around the corner, the competition promises to be a crucial testing ground for both seasoned stars and emerging players.
Suryakumar Yadav to lead India in Asia Cup 2025
India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav who continues at the helm after captaining in recent assignments. T
he BCCI named a 15-man squad featuring Test captain Shubman Gill as vice-captain with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson adding depth to the top order.
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Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma were also included, while Yashasvi Jaiswal was named in the reserves but Shreyas Iyer missed out entirely.
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Full list of Asia Cup 2025 captains
Here is the confirmed list of captains for the upcoming tournament:
- India - Suryakumar Yadav
- Pakistan - Salman Ali Agha
- Afghanistan - Rashid Khan
- Bangladesh - Litton Das
- Sri Lanka - Charith Asalanka
- Hong Kong - Yasim Murtaza
- UAE - Muhammad Waseem
- Oman - Jatinder Singh
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With the Asia Cup being held just months before the T20 World Cup 2026, teams will treat the tournament as more than just a regional battle. It's an opportunity to fine-tune combinations, test leadership strategies and build momentum on the big stage.