Asia Cup 2025: India Squad
The India squad for the Asia Cup 2025 is expected to be announced on August 19, 2025. So if you’re reading this right now, it’s probably just hours away which means cricket WhatsApp groups are already on fire with speculation! Suryakumar Yadav looks set to lead the squad, fresh from a stint at NCA post-surgery (the man’s got timing both on and off the field), with Shubman Gill likely getting the vice-captain role.
Sanju Samson’s been confirmed as keeper, Jitesh Sharma as backup. Rumors swirl about comeback kings: Jasprit Bumrah’s reportedly fit and raring to go, with fans hoping he doesn’t save his best for the IPL (classic Bumrah move).
The big old guard Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jadeja have retired from T20Is, so it’s an era change. I’ll miss seeing Kohli do his little bat raise salute to the crowd after every fifty. But life (and Indian cricket) marches on.CricTracker (@Cricketracker) shared on Twitter that Harbhajan Singh has picked his probable Asia Cup 2025 squad, asking fans if they would suggest any changes. The update was posted via Times of India.
Asia Cup 2025: Time Table for All Teams
The Asia Cup kicks off on September 9, 2025, in the UAE, running till September 28, with every match lovingly scheduled for 7:30PM IST (prime-time drama, baby). India’s campaign starts with a game against the hosts, UAE, on September 10. That pulse-pounding India vs Pakistan clash? Block your calendar: it’s on September 14. I remember watching the last Indo-Pak Asia Cup match huddled over dal chawal — the screaming in my living room definitely startled the neighbors.
Here’s a semi-casual schedule rundown (some matchups subject to drama/last-minute cricket politics):
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Sep 9: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Abu Dhabi)
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Sep 10: India vs UAE (Dubai)
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Sep 11: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Abu Dhabi)
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Sep 12: Pakistan vs Oman (Dubai)
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Sep 13: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Abu Dhabi)
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Sep 14: India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
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Sep 16: UAE vs Oman
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Sep 17: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Dubai)
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Sep 18: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)
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Sep 19: Pakistan vs UAE (Dubai)
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Sep 20-26: Super Four matches across Abu Dhabi & Dubai (see official fixture for exact combos)
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Sep 28: The Final (Dubai)
Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) posted on Twitter,revealing the complete schedule of the Asia Cup 2025, marking it as a major update for cricket fans.
Cricket Asia Cup 2025 Host
Despite India having the official hosting rights, the Asia Cup 2025 is happening in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), mostly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The BCCI and ACC couldn’t get the two big rivals in the same country, so the action moves to neutral ground. Cannot lie, I kind of love watching Asian cricket in the UAE — those stadiums look so shiny under floodlights, and the crowds somehow manage to make “neutral venue” feel like a home for every team. If you ever find yourself at a UAE stadium for an Asia Cup, try finding the food court… the samosas there taste ten times better mid-nail-biter.
Asia Cup 2025: Where to Watch?
Every Asia Cup 2025 match will air live in India on Sony Sports Network TV and stream on SonyLIV. Also, Star Sports (for TV) and Disney+ Hotstar (for streaming) are official partners, so whatever your remote or app preferences, you’re covered. The Matrix (@thematrixloop) shared on Twitter that SonyLIV has secured digital rights for co-presenting and highlights partnerships at ₹30 crore each, with the powered-by partnership valued at ₹18 crore.
SonyLIV’s app and website will stream all matches — and yes, you can watch for free if you already have a Sony subscription, no weird hidden surcharges. If you’re traveling or prefer “old school,” Sony Ten channels are your friend.
Outside India: SuperSport has South Africa, Gazi TV and Rabbithole in Bangladesh, TNT Sports in the UK, and CricLife MAX for UAE/MENA. No matter where you are — living room, commute, paan shop — you’re just a click away from every T20 twist.
