Former cricketer Priyank Panchal has shared his views on the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to begin on 9 September. Panchal said that the team should choose openers and finisars, while middle-order batsmen should accommodate their positions based on match situations.
The team last depicted in the T20I series in February 2025, defeating England 4–1 on domestic soil. After six months of break from the format, they are preparing to compete in the upcoming Asia Cup. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Tilak Verma have been the top -order batsmen for Team India in the recent series.
We pay a lot of attention to batting positions in T20s – Priyank Panchal
Priyank Panchal said that it is unnecessary to focus on fixed batting positions in T20 cricket. He said that the middle order should be flexible depending on the status of the match to maximize the performance.
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Panchal wrote during the ‘X’ session on ‘X’ on Sunday, “I think we pay a lot of attention to batting positions in T20 for endless discussions and analysis.
The selection committee led by Ajit Agkar can change the batting lineup after IPL 2025. Players like Test Captain Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharan, Yashsvi Jiswal, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will be in controversy for selection for eight-team tournaments.
India is ready to face Pakistan, UAE and Oman in Group A of Asia Cup 2025
India is set to compete with Pakistan, UAE and Oman in Group A of 2025 Asia Cups. He will play group matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Men in Blue will start their campaign with a sport against the UAE on 10 September, followed by a high-profile clash with Pakistan on 14 September. He will conclude the group stage against Oman on 19 September.
The Asia Cup will feature eight teams in the T20I format preparation for the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong are placed in Group B. The top two teams of each group will progress the super force.
Asia Cup 2025 to follow T20 format before 2026 World Cup
The 2025 Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format, which will have a look at the 2026 T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka. It focuses on the smallest format as teams for the global event.
India won the 2023 edition, which was played as a 50 -over tournament ahead of the ODI World Cup. India defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final.
Mohammad Siraj performed a remarkable bowling, ending 6 wickets for 21 runs and Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. It is worth noting that Sri Lanka was the final T20I format winner by defeating Pakistan in the final of 2022.
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