Hyderabad: The countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 has begun, and Team India wasted no time getting into action. On Friday, the squad trained at the ICC Academy in Dubai under captain Suryakumar Yadav. The eight-team tournament begins on September 9, with India chasing its second T20 crown.
Videos shared online showed coach Gautam Gambhir, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Rinku Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah at nets. Fans also noticed Samson chatting with Bumrah during practice.
Asia Cup 2025 build-up gives players a chance to sync after a long break
This marks India’s first major T20 assignment since the England Test series. After a month-long break, the team skipped a domestic camp and chose to train early in Dubai. The move aimed to help players adjust quickly to conditions.
With excitement rising, India’s build-up highlights both fresh leadership under Suryakumar Yadav and the return of key players determined to make an impact.