The 2025 Asia Cup cricket tournament is set to begin on September 9 in the UAE, with Afghanistan opening their campaign against Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Rashid Khan will captain the Afghanistan team, as announced by the Afghanistan Cricket Board.
Meanwhile, India’s squad for the Asia Cup has undergone major changes following their recent England tour. Key updates include:
- Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out due to workload concerns.
- Shreyas Iyer returns to the team after a strong IPL season.
- Rishabh Pant remains doubtful because of injury.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s fitness is uncertain, which may lead to Hardik Pandya captaining the side.
- Young pacer Harshit Rana may make his debut in the tournament.
- The spin attack will feature key players Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy.
The batting lineup looks competitive with players like KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson. Fans eagerly await the official squad announcement, expected in the third week of August.
One of the most anticipated matches is the India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for September 14, promising thrilling action. This edition of the Asia Cup will showcase fresh talent and strategic shifts as teams prepare to battle it out in the UAE’s high-profile tournament.
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