Dubai unveils the commencement of India's Asia Cup initiation, undertaking their initial practice session at the ICC Academy.
India Gears Up for T20 Asia Cup 2025
The Indian cricket team is all set to participate in the T20 Asia Cup 2025, marking their first major tournament since their last Test series against England. The tournament, scheduled to begin on September 9, will be played in the T20 format for the third time, with previous instances being in 2016 and 2022.
The team's practice session for the Asia Cup took place in Dubai on Friday. During the session, wicketkeeper/batter Sanju Samson and veteran seamer Jasprit Bumrah were spotted having a conversation, indicating a strong team spirit. Morne Morkel, the bowling coach of the Indian team, is also present to guide the players.
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian team for the T20 Asia Cup, is leading the squad. Suryakumar Yadav is the captain of the team, with Shubman Gill serving as the vice-captain. The team includes experienced players like Hardik Pandya, a star all-rounder, and Jasprit Bumrah, a veteran seamer.
The squad also includes some promising young talents such as Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, and Shivam Dube. The reserve players for the India squad are Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
India's first match in the tournament will be against the UAE on September 10. The high-voltage match against Pakistan is scheduled for September 14. If India finishes at the top of Group A, all of their Super 4 matches will be held in Dubai. If India finishes second, then one of their Super 4 clashes will be held in Abu Dhabi, and the remaining two will be held in Dubai. The Super 4 stage of the tournament will run from September 20 to 26.
The final, scheduled for September 28, will be held in Dubai. It is worth noting that Sri Lanka is the defending champion of the T20 Asia Cup. However, the Indian team will be aiming to bring the trophy home this year.
The T20 Asia Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting tournament, and the Indian team is ready to give their best. Let's cheer for them as they strive to make India proud on the cricket field.
Note: This article is based on the provided bullet points and is intended to be a news article about the T20 Asia Cup 2025. It does not include opinions or unrelated information.
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