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India embarks on a new T20I chapter at the Asia Cup, transitioning after the departure of key veterans. Suryakumar Yadav leads a talented squad, aiming to maintain dominance and fine-tune strategies for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The tournament, featuring intense rivalries and rising stars, is hosted in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with conditions favoring slower bowlers.

India begins their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE on September 10 in Dubai, followed by a highly anticipated match against Pakistan. Shubman Gill's return is set to boost the batting lineup, with Jitesh Sharma taking over as wicketkeeper. The team's bowling attack will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy.

The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to commence on September 9 in Abu Dhabi, with Afghanistan playing against Hong Kong. India, the defending champions, will begin their campaign on September 10 against UAE in Dubai. The tournament will be played in the T20 format, offering crucial preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Outside the ICC Academy ground in Dubai, Gautam Gambhir was also seen interacting warmly with supporters and signing autographs, further adding to the excitement building around India’s preparations. His popularity, both as a former player and now as a coach, continues to resonate strongly with fans.

Shreyas Iyer, fresh off leading Kolkata to an IPL title in 2024, surprisingly wasn't retained and was acquired by Punjab Kings for a hefty sum. He guided Punjab to the IPL final in 2025, crediting their support for his success. Despite a recent T20 Asia Cup snub, Iyer remains focused, now captaining India A.

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has revealed that wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been working hard on his bowling despite not getting a chance to play in England.

Cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri will headline Sony Sports Network's commentary team for the Asia Cup T20. The tournament, featuring India, Pakistan, and others, precedes next year's T20 World Cup. Gavaskar praised Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, while Shastri highlighted the team's blend of experience and youthful talent, anticipating a strong performance in the 2025 Asia Cup.

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 75 runs in the tri-series final, with Mohammad Nawaz's hat-trick being the highlight. Nawaz's impressive figures of 5-19 helped Pakistan dismiss Afghanistan for a mere 66 runs. Captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in the team's readiness for the upcoming Asia Cup, emphasising their strategic use of spinners and overall team performance.

Ajinkya Rahane has identified Axar Patel as an underrated yet crucial player for India in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, highlighting his versatility with both bat and ball, especially in Dubai's spin-friendly conditions.

India faced a disappointing start in the Super4s stage of the Asia Cup, drawing 2-2 with South Korea after leading early. Despite Hardik Singh's initial goal, South Korea surged ahead with two quick goals. Harmanpreet Singh's late assist to Mandeep Singh salvaged a draw, but India's poor finishing and missed penalty corners highlighted a lackluster performance.

Former cricketer Madan Lal backed India as strong favourites to defend their Asia Cup title in Dubai, highlighting the importance of Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion and the rising challenge posed by Afghanistan.

Team India will participate in the Asia Cup 2025 without a lead sponsor after Dream11 ended its contract due to new online gaming regulations. Consequently, the 'India' logo on the team's jerseys will be more prominent.

Before the Pakistan-Afghanistan Tri-Series match in Sharjah, a minute's silence honored victims of Afghanistan's earthquake and Pakistan's floods. Players stood in respect as Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan shared his grief over the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated eastern Afghanistan, killing hundreds and causing widespread destruction. The disaster prompted prayers and condolences from the cricketing world.

Asia Cup 2025 ticket sales have officially commenced on Platinumlist, offering fans a chance to secure their seats for the tournament in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Several package options are available, including group-stage matches, Super Four contests, and the final, alongside individual match tickets. The competition gets underway on September 9.

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has responded to Sunil Gavaskar after the former Indian great criticised overseas cricketers for commenting on Indian cricket matters.

Robin Uthappa suggests Shubman Gill's selection for the T20I Asia Cup and his vice-captaincy might be influenced by star power and marketing considerations, despite his recent strong Test performance. Uthappa believes that India has a history of backing superstars, and Gill's inclusion aligns with this trend, especially after a successful IPL 2025 season.

Jitesh Sharma scored only 261 runs in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) title-winning season, but it was not the runs that caught the selectors’ eyes, it was his 176.35 strike rate while batting at 6 and 7. Jitesh, who never had a coach, learnt cricket by watching YouTube videos of his childhood heroes Adam Gilchrist and Sourav Ganguly. Making a comeback into the Indian team at the age of 31 is as breathtaking as his cricketing sojourn.

Gautam Gambhir was celebrated at the DPL 2025 final, where he playfully tagged cricketers with fitting descriptions. West Delhi Lions, led by Nitish Rana's unbeaten 79, clinched the title by defeating Central Delhi Kings. Rana's consistent performance throughout the playoffs and Gambhir's presence added excitement to the event.

India stormed into the Asia Cup Super 4s with a dominant 15-0 victory over Kazakhstan, marking their third consecutive win. Abhishek's four goals led the charge, supported by hat-tricks from Sukhjeet Singh and Jugraj Singh. China also advanced from Pool A, while Malaysia and Korea progressed from Pool B.

India secured a 3-2 victory against Japan in the Asia Cup. Mandeep Singh and Harmanpreet Singh scored for India. Japan's Kosei Kawabe scored twice. Suraj Karkera's goalkeeping proved crucial. Krishan Bahadur Pathak played his 150th match. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledged the team's high-press play. China earlier defeated Kazakhstan with a score of 13-1.