The Asia Cup 2025 starts less than two weeks left. The tournament will begin with India vs Sri Lanka match on 9 September. A total of 5 countries have announced their respective squads so far, but especially questions have been raised on India and Pakistan Squad. On the one hand, the cricket fans of both countries are expressing displeasure with Shreyas Iyer being out of Team India and keeping Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan out of the Pak team.

Babar Azam can play Asia Cup?

First of all talk about whether Babar Azam can come to the Asia Cup squad? This can happen, but it is very less expected. Actually, star opener Fakhar Zaman has been struggling with the problem of hamstring for several weeks. He suffered this injury during the series against the West Indies.

Zaman is currently in Dubai, has also been seen practicing with the Pak team, but the biggest concern is whether Fakhar Zaman will be able to recover completely in time. In such a situation, there is a cloud of crisis on his playing in the Asia Cup. If Zaman is not able to fit, then Pakistan Cricket Board can give Babar Azam a chance to the T20 tournament Asia Cup as an alternative to batting. Let us tell you that Babur has not played any T20 matches after December 2024.

Will Shreyas Iyer play or not?

As soon as the Indian squad was announced for the Asia Cup, many well -known cricket experts including fans also erupted as to why Iyer was not taken in the team despite being in tremendous form. Fans have waged a campaign on social media when Iyer did not get a place. In fact, the team participating in the Asia Cup 2025 can make changes in their respective squads by August 30. If the selection committee wants, Iyer can still be given a place in the team.

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The Asia Cup 2025 is to start from 9 September. At the same time, its final match will be held on 28 September. Earlier, Pakistan has announced its 17 -member team for the tournament. At the same time, Afghanistan and Bangladesh had already announced the initial squad for the Asia Cup. This time the Asia Cup will be played in T20 format. Prior to this, the Asia Cup has been played in T20 format only twice.

Pakistan team for Asia Cup

Salman Aga (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi and Safian Mukim.

Bangladesh’s initial squad for Asia Cup

Litan Das (Captain), Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Mohammad Naeem Sheikh, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Parvez Hussain Eman, Tauheed Hriday, Zakir Ali Anik, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Shamim Hasan Patwari, Najmul Hasan Shunto, Rishad Hasan, Shak Mahidi Hasan, Tanveer Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Tajim Hasan Ahmad, Tajim Hasan Ahmad, Tajim Ahmed, Saqib, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoripul Islam, Syed Khalid Ahmed, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan numerals and Saif Hasan.

Bangladesh’s initial squad for Asia Cup

Rashid Khan (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Sadikullah Atal, Vafiullah Tarkhal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darvesh Rasuli, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Nangayal Khori, Shafuddin Ashraf, Karim Janat, Ajamatullah Umarajai, Gulbadin Naib, Majib Zajanfar, AM Ghaznafar, AM Ganjal Hakal Farooqui, Naveen ul Haq, Farid Malik, Salim Safi, Abdullah Ahmedjai and Bashir Ahmed.

A total of 8 teams are participating in Asia Cup

A total of 8 teams are participating in the Asia Cup 2025. These include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman and Hong Kong. All 8 teams have been divided into two groups. Group-A has India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman. At the same time, Group B has Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.

First group stage, then there will be super-4 round

The Asia Cup will be held in two phases. The first group will compete in the stage. Where every team will play one match with all teams in their group. After this, the top-2 teams of both groups will qualify for the Super-4 round. After this, all the teams will play one match with each other in Super-4. At the same time, the teams which will be in the top-2 on the points table of Super-4, there will be a final match.

Indian team will be announced soon

The Indian team may soon announce the squad for the Asia Cup. According to the reports, the Indian team will be selected on August 19.

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Pakistan Cricket Board has announced its team for the Asia Cup 2025. There have been many big indications from the selection of this team. The biggest gesture is that some famous players may never return to Pakistan’s T20 team. These players, who have been running out for a long time, have now been completely ignored by the selectors, which has made it clear that the team management is planning the future with young players.

Let us know that the Asia Cup 2025 will start from 9 September. This time the Asia will be played in T20 format. Pakistan team will start their campaign on 12 September. Where he will face Oman.

These 5 players may not get a chance again in T20 team again

1- Babar Azam

For Pakistan, it has become difficult for Pakistan to make a place in the team. Babur played the last T20 match against South Africa in December last year.

2- Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan is the second highest run -scorer for Pakistan in T20 International. But Rizwan is also struggling to make a place in the T20 team. Rizwan was also last played against South Africa in the year 2024.

3- Naseem Shah

Fast bowler Nasim Shah has not had much performance in T20 International. Naseem has taken just 25 wickets in 30 T20 matches. During this time his economy rate has been 8.01. Naseem last played a T20 match against Australia in the year 2024. He is out of the T20 team since then.

4- Iftikhar Ahmed

Iftikhar Ahmed’s performance in T20 has also been nothing special for Pakistan. Iftikar has scored 998 runs in 66 matches. During this time his strike rate has been only 129.10. Iftikars have also been running out of the team since June last year.

5- Shadab Khan

All -rounder Shadab Khan has performed brilliantly in T20 for Pakistan on several occasions. But his performance has not been increasing for some time. Shadab played against New Zealand this year. In which he could take only one wicket in 5 matches. He could not do anything amazing even with the bat. At this time, Shadab is also struggling with a shoulder injury.

Pakistan team for Asia Cup: Salman Aga (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi and Safian Mukim.

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