According to International Cricket Council (ICC) official, the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, played in the T20 international format.
This tournament is also an important preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year in India and Sri Lanka.
Eight teams will compete, divided into two groups:
· Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE (hosts)
· Group B: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka
All teams have announced their squads, mixing experienced players with new talent.
Selected squads include:
The squads for the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup feature strong lineups across both groups.
In Group A, Pakistan is led by captain Salman Ali Agha and includes key players like Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Haris.
India’s squad, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, boasts stars such as Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sanju Samson.
The host nation UAE, under captain Muhammad Waseem, has players like Alishan Sharafu, Haider Ali, and Junaid Siddique.
Oman, captained by Jatinder Singh, brings talents including Hammad Mirza, Aamir Kaleem, and Aryan Bisht.
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In Group B, Afghanistan is led by Rashid Khan, featuring Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Naveen-ul-Haq.
Bangladesh’s squad, captained by Litton Das, includes Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Tawhid Hridoy among others.
Hong Kong’s team is headed by Yasim Murtaza, with players such as Babar Hayat and Anshuman Rath. Sri Lanka’s squad announcement is expected soon.
The Asia Cup 2025 is more than just a regional tournament; it is a vital preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Teams like India and Pakistan bring a strong mix of veterans and young talent, promising exciting and strategic cricket.
Afghanistan’s spin master Rashid Khan leads a dangerous attack, while Bangladesh and Oman hope their rising stars make an impact.
For hosts UAE, the tournament is a chance to showcase their progress and use home conditions to their advantage.
Fans can look forward to thrilling matches that will shape the teams’ strategies ahead of the World Cup.
