The ACC Men’s Asia Cup is just around the corner, and the cricketing buzz has once again ignited amongst the fans as India’s prepares for yet another continental glory.
The Countdown Begins: India’s Asia Cup 2025 Travel Plans Revealed
The cricketing world is buzzing with excitement. The ACC Men’s Asia Cup is just around the corner. Now, the BCCI has finalized its 15-member squad. The focus, therefore, has shifted to the team’s travel plans. India is preparing for another quest for continental glory. Fans eagerly await the team’s departure for the UAE.
A Modern Approach: Players to Travel Individually
In a break from tradition, Team India will not travel as a single unit. Instead, the BCCI has adopted a more flexible approach. All players will depart individually from their respective home cities. This plan offers greater logistical convenience for the squad members. It represents a modern and player-centric travel strategy.
The Key Date: September 4th Arrival in Dubai
The team will assemble in Dubai by a key deadline. All players will arrive in the UAE by the evening of September 4th. Captain Suryakumar Yadav will also leave for the event on that day. In addition, other key players will join him. Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav will also arrive. This trio is currently playing in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals. They will fly to Dubai directly after their domestic commitments.
A senior BCCI official confirmed these details. He stated, “All the players will arrive in Dubai by September 4 evening.”
First Practice Session and Reserve Players
Following their arrival, the team will waste no time. The squad will hold its first nets session on September 5th. This important practice will take place at the prestigious ICC Academy. It will be the team’s first chance to train together. However, the four reserve players will not travel with the main squad. Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, and Yashasvi Jaiswal will remain in India. They will stay on standby in case of any injuries.
India’s Crucial Opening Fixtures
The Asia Cup 2025 officially commences on September 9th. The tournament will conclude with the final on September 28th. Dubai and Abu Dhabi will host all the matches. Team India begins its campaign with a crucial tune-up match. They will face the host nation, the UAE, on September 10th.
Four days later, the entire cricket world will be watching. India will face its arch-rivals, Pakistan, on September 14th. This high-stakes clash will take place in Dubai. Finally, India concludes its league stage against Oman on September 19th.
The Road to the Final
The tournament follows a clear and exciting format. The super four stages will follow the initial league games. The top two teams from each group will qualify for this next phase. From there, the top two teams in the Super Fours will advance. They will ultimately feature in the grand final to decide the champion.
A Refresher: India’s 15-Man Squad for the Asia Cup
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
- Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson
- Batsmen: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana