The top men’s cricket teams in Asia will come together after two years to compete in the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) T20 Asia Cup 2025 from Tuesday.Several new captains will be leading their charges with world T20 champions and Asia Cup holders India to be led by Suryakumar Yadav, while Charith Asalanka will be at the helm of 2023 runners-up Sri Lanka.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHere’s what you need to know about the teams and their full squads for the tournament:Which teams are playing in the Asia Cup 2025?In addition to the five permanent members of the ACC – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan – three other teams have qualified for the 2025 edition: Hong Kong, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. They are divided into two groups of four each:Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, UAEGroup B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong KongWill Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play in the Asia Cup 2025?No. The two former India captains announced their retirements after leading their team to their second T20 World Cup title in the West Indies in 2024. It was Kohli’s first T20 world title, while Rohit lifted the trophy for the second time, having been part of India’s triumphant side at the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 in South Africa.Suryakumar took over the T20 captaincy reins from Rohit in August 2024, while the likes of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have replaced both top-order batters. India will defend their Asia Cup title without superstars Virat Kohli, left, a …
