(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
The countdown to this year’s Asia Cup 2025 officially began with the unveiling of the tournament trophy in Dubai.
Mohsin Naqvi, president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), led the ceremony, joined by the captains of all eight participating teams. Among them, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha posed for photos with the glittering trophy, marking a memorable start to the event.
The ceremony brought together cricket leaders from across Asia, including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Oman, UAE, and Hong Kong, signaling the beginning of what promises to be a highly competitive tournament.
After the trophy unveiling, all eight captains participated in a media session, discussing their ambitions and emphasizing the significance of the Asia Cup.
The 2025 Asia Cup will be played in a T20 format, with the eight teams split into two groups:
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Group A: Pakistan, India, Oman, UAE (hosts)
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Group B: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four stage, starting September 20, with the tournament final scheduled for September 28.
With the trophy unveiled and the schedule confirmed, attention now turns to the opening matches as Asia’s top cricket teams gear up not only for regional glory but also to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup.
