Former Indian batsman Robin Uthappa said that India looks invincible in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, and he is a clear favorite to protect his title. The Indian cricket team has won its three groups-phase games. Then, he took this pace in a super for stage, defeating Pakistan by six wickets and continued his dominance in the Asia Cup 2025.
Coming out of his ICC T20 World Cup 2025 Triumph, Men in Blue have dominated T20I cricket, who are winning 21 of their last 24 matches under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy. Recently, Robin called India a huge favorite for lifting the trophy in Dubai on 28 September.
Asia Cup Title: India heavy favorite to defend Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa mentions that the entire Indian cricket team is playing with great energy, determination and an aggressive approach and performing well in all areas of the game – batting, bowling and fielding – which will eventually help them pick up the trophy.
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Robin Uthappa said on the Kimapa YouTube show, “Anyone (on any threat to India). If there is also a possibility, India should have a terrible day. To think that these youths will not have a terrible day – it is unlikely to be very low.” As the Asia Cup. “
A major reason for India’s success is their early pair Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill. Abhishek Sharma has been incredible, scoring 173 runs in four matches at a wonderful strike rate of 208.43. He is the major run scorer of the tournament so far.
Robin Uthappa puts India’s dangerous combination in Asia Cup 2025
On the other hand, Shubman Gill is also giving India an ideal start and putting the bowlers under great pressure. The Indian opener’s fearless batting of batsmen and the ability to hit the boundaries with the first ball makes the game very difficult to control the game.
And the former Indian batsman highlighted how dangerous the opening pair is, saying that Abhishek and Gill forces the initial aggression bowlers to the back leg immediately.
Robin Uthappa signed, saying, “Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill are in some stellar form. The fact that the first two or three balls are either going to the border or putting a lot of pressure on the bowlers above it. The bowlers will be automatically backwards.
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To handle Shubman Gill as India’s T20I captain?
On the other hand, it is being said that the Indian chief selector, Ajit Agrakar, returned to Dubai, who discusses the roadmap of Shubman Gill with head coach Gautam Gambhir, including the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, White-Ball Series in Australia and test series against South Africa at home.
In particular, India is the defending Asia Cup champion in the ODI format, and now they are also firm to win the T20 Asia Cup.