The Asia Cup 2025 countdown has already discussed a lot, and all are eyeing India as they are ready to protect their title with a brand-new look in the UAE. With a new captain, the platform has been set for India to decide its future in the format, with the head coach in Helm and a modified squad.
The Indian Selection Committee headed by Ajit Agkar had already announced a bold 15-wife squad, in which Suryakumar Yadav led the team and restored Shubman Gill as the sub-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which was starting on 9 September in the UAE.
Virender Sehwag feels that India should see a big picture through the Asia Cup 2025
For less than two weeks with the continental tournament, legendary Indian batsman Virender Sehwag said that this Asia Cup is not only about lifting another trophy, but also about preparing a blueprint for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
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The former Indian batsman said the tournament provides the right phase to test fresh blood for blue men, refine the combinations and identify fearless youth who can thrive on the world stage as they are ready to protect their ICC T20 World Cup title at home next year.
The Asia Cup 2025 squad selection has already launched a debate. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Sirj, and the famous Krishna, who have all shining in IPL 2025, have been abandoned, proving that the selectors are ready to take bold calls in search of the correct mixture.
Asia Cup can serve as a great preparation for our 2026 T20 World Cup: Virender Sehwag
And Sehwag believes that such ruthless clarity is actually necessary to start building the team capable of ruling T20I cricket. He wants Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav to analyze the strength of the players and prepare the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Virender Sehwag was told by the Sony Sports Network, “I think this Asia Cup can serve as a great preparation for our 2026 T20 World Cup. This is an opportunity to see which opportunity should be given to new players and who can be included in the squad. You can start building a team for the World Cup.
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Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav, Virender Sehwag confidence of 2025 glory
Suryakumar Yadav led the Indian T20I team, Sehwag believes that India is a clear favorite for protecting the Asia Cup Trophy in UAE, and India’s recent record speaks for itself.
He mentioned that the men in Blue are world champions in both ODI and T20 formats, and their dominance makes them the strongest team in the Asia Cup 2025.
Sehwag signed, saying, “We are world champions. We only won the World Cup and T20 World Cup, and I am sure we are the best teams in the Asia Cup 2025, and hopefully we will win the Asia Cup. I think we have a very good side, and the sky is a leader from the front, and he is a top player in the T20 format.
I am sure under his captaincy, we would do well because we have seen in the past when Sky has captured, we have won a lot of T20 games, and I am sure we will win the Asia Cup as well. ,
