Asia Cup 2025 Highlights Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav tight-lipped on Sanju Samson's playing XI place
- Asia Cup 2025 Highlights Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav chose not to reveal whether Sanju Samson will be part of the playing XI in the presser.
Asia Cup 2025 Highlights Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav dodged questions on Sanju Samson’s inclusion in India’s opening XI, responding with a touch of humour. He simply remarked, “We are taking care of him. Don’t worry, we will make the right decision tomorrow.” The Asia Cup is ready to take center stage, and all participating team captains will face a barrage of questions from the media ahead of the tournament. The press conference is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, where the skippers are expected to discuss team strategies, preparations, and their thoughts on key matchups. Suryakumar Yadav, set to captain India in the multi-nation tournament, will also attend the conference and is likely to face more questions regarding the high-profile clash against Pakistan. ...Read More
India will kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against hosts UAE in Dubai on September 11, aiming to set the tone for a challenging T20I tournament. They are drawn in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Oman, and UAE, with the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash scheduled for October 14. Their final group game against Oman is on September 19.
The tournament opens on September 10 with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. Group B features Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong, with Sri Lanka defending their 2022 T20I Asia Cup title. Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, brings fresh, aggressive batting to the mix, while Afghanistan, under Rashid Khan, will aim to continue their impressive form after reaching last year’s T20 World Cup semifinals. Bangladesh, captained by Litton Das, remains a dangerous contender.
Non-Test sides UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong will be looking to create upsets, adding excitement to the short-format tournament known for its fast pace and unpredictability.
The Super Four stage begins on September 20, featuring the top two teams from each group. Each team will play three matches in Dubai to earn a spot in the final, which is set for September 28. Fans can expect high-intensity clashes, with India aiming to defend their T20 World Cup-winning momentum while negotiating a tough group and the knockout rounds.
Group Stage Schedule
Sep 9: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 10: India vs United Arab Emirates at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 11: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 12: Pakistan vs Oman at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 13: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 14: India vs Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 15: United Arab Emirates vs Oman at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (5:30 PM IST)
Sep 15: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 16: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 17: Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 18: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 19: India vs Oman at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (8:00 PM IST)
Super Four Schedule
Sep 20: B1 vs B2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 21: A1 vs A2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 23: A2 vs B1 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 24: A1 vs B2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 25: A2 vs B2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Sep 26: A1 vs B1 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
Final
Sep 28: Final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (8:00 PM IST)
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- Sept 09, 2025 01:36 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: SKY plays down lack of T20Is recently!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav played down concerns about India’s lack of recent T20Is, pointing out that the players had plenty of game time in the IPL to stay sharp in the format.
- Sept 09, 2025 01:30 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: SKY tight-lipped on India's Playing XI!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav remained tight-lipped when pressed on Sanju Samson’s chances of featuring in the starting XI for India’s tournament opener, sidestepping the tricky question with some humour. However, he said, “We are taking care of him”. Don’t worry, we will make the right decision tomorrow."
- Sept 09, 2025 01:26 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Surya confident about preparations!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav asserted that India have prepared well for the multi-nation event by reaching the UAE early for training. The team has been training relentlessly after as the squad reunited in T20Is after a considerable gap.
- Sept 09, 2025 01:19 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Salman confident after recent results!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Salman Ali Agha is happy with his team's recent performances as Pakistan recently won the tri-series in the UAE. He said the Pakistan team is ready for the big challenge.
- Sept 09, 2025 01:18 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: SKY praises UAE!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav praised UAE for playing an exciting brand of cricket recently. He wishes the UAE skipper and his team all the best.
- Sept 09, 2025 01:15 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Rashid Khan sends a message!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Rashid Khan has sent a straightforward message that his team is going to put in the hard work and aim to challenge for the coveted trophy.
- Sept 09, 2025 01:14 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Surya ready for the challenge!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav said it is going to be a great challenge as he is ready to defend the title with the Indian team.
- Sept 09, 2025 01:09 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: SKY and others arrive!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav, Rashid Khan and other team's skippers have arrived for the press conference. Mohsin Naqi unveiled the Asia Cup trophy. Surya and Rashid are placed in the middle seats here.
- Sept 09, 2025 01:01 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Presser to begin soon!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: The press conference is expected to start any minute here. It was scheduled for 1:00 PM IST.
- Sept 09, 2025 12:47 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: No Babar, Rizwan for Pakistan!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: With former skippers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan left out of the current setup, Pakistan will be banking heavily on their new-look batting unit to deliver. The onus will fall on emerging stroke-makers and the experienced middle-order to step up consistently, especially when tested against stronger bowling attacks in the Asia Cup.
- Sept 09, 2025 12:33 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Bumrah back in T20Is!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: With an eye on the T20 World Cup next year, India gave an indication of how seriously they view the tournament when they picked pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. The 31-year-old has played sparingly to manage his all-format workload, and India will hope to benefit from the wily seamer's craft both in the powerplay and the death overs.
- Sept 09, 2025 12:21 pm IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: IND bowling combination not finalised!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Ahead of the Team India's campaign opener against UAE scheduled for Wednesday, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel said that the decision about the bowling combination will be taken after having a look at the wicket.
“We need to go and look at the wicket. I think when the Champions Trophy was played at that time, there was a lot of cricket on the surfaces here and they looked a little bit tired,” he said.
- Sept 09, 2025 11:59 am IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Non-Test playing teams look to impress!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: UAE, Oman and Hong Kong, would be aiming to spring up a few surprises and cause a few upsets, which would add further to the theatre, the cinema, which T20 cricket brings thanks to its short, high-pace and unpredictable nature.
- Sept 09, 2025 11:43 am IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: India start campaign vs UAE!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: India’s clash with UAE will serve as a warm-up ahead of the marquee fixture against Pakistan on 14 September. For the Indian think-tank, it offers a chance to test combinations that could be relied upon later in the competition. For the hosts, meanwhile, it represents the biggest game of their careers. Few associate players ever get the chance to bowl to someone like Shubman Gill or face a Jasprit Bumrah, and the Asia Cup provides a rare opportunity to step into cricket’s elite atmosphere.
- Sept 09, 2025 11:30 am IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Defending champs IND start favourites!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Suryakumar Yadav’s India side will be focused on defending their Asia Cup title while also keeping an eye on next year’s T20 World Cup, which it is co-hosting. India will open their Group A campaign against the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
- Sept 09, 2025 11:19 am IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Last time when Asia Cup was played in T20 format!
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: The previous Asia Cup in the T20 format took place in 2022, with Sri Lanka defeating Pakistan in the final. This edition serves as a warm-up for the T20 World Cup next February, where India will host matches on home soil while Pakistan will play their fixtures in Sri Lanka. Since 2016, the Asia Cup has alternated between ODI and T20 formats, beginning with India’s T20 triumph in Bangladesh.
- Sept 09, 2025 10:47 am IST
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Hello and welcome
Asia Cup 2025 LIVE Updates Captain's Press Conference: Hello and welcome to our live blog of Asia Cup captain's press conference.