Asia Cup 2025 News

Indian cricket team last played a T20I series in February 2025 and star players then represented their respective IPL franchises. They are now set to return to T20Is at the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which will be played from September 9 in the UAE. With no T20I series scheduled before Asia Cup 2025, the performance of players during the IPL 2025 performances will play a key role in team selection. Here's list of IPL 2025 players from each team who could be picked in the India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025:

Suryakumar Yadav eyes full fitness ahead of Asia Cup 2025 as he was seen practicing at the Centre of Excellence (CoE). 

Shreyas Iyer set to return to India’s Test and T20I squads for the Asia Cup 2025 in UAE and the West Indies home series. Champions Trophy 2025 top-scorer with 243 runs, Iyer brings proven class and spin-playing ability to India’s middle order. Rishabh Pant ruled out with a toe fracture, missing both the Asia Cup and likely the West Indies Tests.

Umar Akmal shares intense gym training videos as he targets a Pakistan cricket comeback for Asia Cup 2025. The 35-year-old last played for Pakistan in 2019 and is pushing for a T20I recall amid squad uncertainty. Asia Cup 2025 kicks off on September 9 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with a potential Pakistan vs India showdown.

Indian cricket team last played a T20I series in February 2025 and players then represented their respective IPL franchises. They are now set to return to T20Is at the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which will be played from September 9 in the UAE. With no T20I series scheduled before Asia Cup 2025, the performance of players during the IPL 2025 performances will play a key role in team selection. Let's take a look at Mumbai Indians players who could be picked in the India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025:

The Asia Cup is one of Asia’s most prestigious cricket tournaments, featuring top teams like India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. Since its inception in 1984, the tournament has witnessed intense rivalries, legendary performances, and evolving formats.

The PCB is set to announce its squad for the T20I tri-series and Asia Cup 2025, with Babar Azam likely to return. Fakhar Zaman's injury has opened the door, and Pakistan face India in a key clash on September 14.  

India will play their Group A matches against UAE and Pakistan on September 10 and 14 respectively.  

In order to prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan are set to play a T20I tri-series from August 29 to September 7 in the UAE.  

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi questioned India's decision to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup after the Pahalgam terror attack, citing national security concerns. He said “water and blood can’t flow together” and urged the government to reconsider the fixture.

The India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September 14, has sparked massive political backlash amid rising Indo-Pak tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Despite opposition from political leaders and civil society, the BCCI confirmed India’s participation, citing binding commitments made during the ACC meeting. The match, part of the T20-format tournament hosted in the UAE from September 9, could see up to three high-voltage Indo-Pak clashes. With fans eagerly awaiting the showdown, this fixture has become a focal point of sports diplomacy, national sentiment, and geopolitical debate.

Pakistan’s vice-captain Shadab Khan is likely to miss Asia Cup 2025 due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery. The tournament, hosted in UAE, begins in September, with India vs Pakistan scheduled for September 14 in a potential triple face-off.

Eight teams, including arch-rivals India and Pakistan, will play in Asia Cup 2025, which will be held in a T20 format.  

The 2025 Asia Cup T20 faces uncertainty due to India-Pakistan tensions after the Pahalgam attack. Sporting ties have stalled, key meetings delayed, and the tournament’s schedule remains undecided. Geopolitical issues now overshadow cricket, leaving fans and players in suspense.  

The World Championship of Legends League is a commercially driven tournament for retired players, sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The public's anger is palpable, fueled by the brutal killing of innocent civilians in Pahalgam, which has severely escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. A controversial cricket match between India and Pakistan is slated for tomorrow (Sunday) at the Birmingham ground in England.

In response, SLC officially proposed to host India for a six-match white-ball series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is. This uncertainty may further delay the return of senior Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI format. Rohit and Virat were last seen in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand.

The Asia Cup is supposed to kick off on September 5, with India vs Pakistan scheduled for September 7. Meanwhile, the BCCI has asked for a change in venue for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting. All lies on Government's Clearance now.

The Asia Cup 2025 is set to kick off on September 5 in the UAE, featuring eight teams including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong. The tournament will be played in the T20 format with a group stage, Super Fours, and a final on September 21 in Dubai. A high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for September 7, with a potential rematch on September 14. The BCCI awaits government approval, with a final decision expected by July 13. Stay updated on Asia Cup 2025 schedule, teams, and match results right here.