India's last Asia Cup T20 win: Who were the players in 2016 final and where are they now?

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India and Pakistan are set to face off in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday - the first time the two rivals meet in the title clash of the tournament.

Both teams have come through tense Super Four campaigns with India edging past Sri Lanka in a Super Over and Pakistan holding their nerve against Bangladesh. The build-up has been charged with even handshakes making headlines.

As fans gear up for another chapter in the rivalry, it's worth looking back at India's last T20 Asia Cup title - won in 2016. On that night in Dhaka, MS Dhoni's team beat hosts Bangladesh to lift the trophy.

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India's final playing XI in Asia Cup 2016: Where are they now?

Here is a look at the XI from that final and where those players are now.

Rohit Sharma: Recently retired from Tests and T20Is

Rohit called time on his T20I career after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, then stepped away from Test cricket in May 2025. He continues to feature in ODIs and remains a force in franchise cricket.

Shikhar Dhawan: Fully retired

Dhawan retired from both international and domestic cricket in August 2024. Since then, he has stayed connected to the game through commentary, mentoring roles and league circuits.

Virat Kohli: Stepped away from Tests and T20Is

Kohli retired from T20 internationals after the 2024 T20 World Cup and followed that with a Test retirement in May 2025. He is still active in franchise cricket and open to limited-overs opportunities.

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MS Dhoni: Retired internationally, active in IPL

Dhoni quit international cricket in 2020 but has carried on in the IPL. In 2025, he even returned as Chennai Super Kings' captain, extending his legacy in franchise cricket.

Suresh Raina: Retired, exploring coaching

Raina retired in 2022 from international cricket. By 2025, he has been linked with coaching roles - including reports connecting him with Chennai Super Kings.

Yuvraj Singh: Retired since 2019

Yuvraj ended his international career in June 2019. He remains involved in mentoring, exhibition matches and occasional coaching roles.

Hardik Pandya: Still India's white-ball all-rounder

Hardik remains a central figure in India's white-ball squads. Despite fitness issues during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours, he continues as a key all-rounder and franchise captain.

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Ravindra Jadeja: Retired from T20Is

Jadeja retired from T20 internationals after the 2024 T20 World Cup but is still active in Tests, ODIs and the IPL - where he plays a major role for CSK.

Ravichandran Ashwin: Retired from internationals

Ashwin retired from international cricket in December 2024. In 2025, he shifted focus to franchise leagues abroad - including interest from the BBL and ILT20.

Jasprit Bumrah: Still India's prime pacer

Bumrah continues to lead India's pace attack in 2025. While his workload is carefully managed, he remains central to India's international campaigns.

Ashish Nehra: IPL coach

Nehra has long retired as a player and is now a respected coach. By 2025, he has established himself as the head coach of Gujarat Titans in the IPL.

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Divy Dubey

Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition. He has a passion for cricket and is an avid fan of football. His work spans culture, media, and digital trends. With a background in research and a curiosity-driven approach, he enjoys crafting thoughtful, engaging stories that invite readers to see everyday topics in a new light.