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Former cricketer Wasim Akram is excited to see Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Asia Cup. The star fast bowler is slowly gaining form after months of poor performance.

Overall, India have been crowned Asia Cup champions a record eight times — the most by any team in the tournament’s history. The list of Indian captains who have lifted the trophy reflects the country’s cricketing pedigree: Sunil Gavaskar (1984), Dilip Vengsarkar (1988), Azharuddin (1990, 1995), Dhoni (2010, 2016), and Rohit (2018, 2023).

India enter the Asia Cup 2025 as defending champions, combining youth and experience. With Shubman Gill back in the squad, Jasprit Bumrah's expertise, and Arshdeep Singh's rise, the Men in Blue aim to fine-tune a team for the next era of T20 cricket.

The Asia Cup 2025 is embroiled in controversy after Sony Sports Network's promotional video, highlighting the India-Pakistan rivalry, sparked outrage due to heightened tensions following a terror attack. Fans are calling for boycotts, overshadowing India's first major tournament without Kohli and Sharma. Suryakumar Yadav leads a youthful squad in Group A, facing UAE, Oman, and Pakistan.