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India began their Asia Cup campaign with a crushing nine-wicket win over the UAE on Wednesday. The World champions have all their bases covered and will be a side to beat in the tournament. Former India coach delves into India's prospects and their strong spin attack.

Asia Cup 2025: Shivam Dube highlights Gautam Gambhir's philosophy that every game for India is a chance to do something miraculous. Despite criticism on the Asia Cup's competitiveness, the team remains focused on playing each match with pride.

UAE head coach Lalchand Rajput admitted his batters were overawed by India's stars after a nine-wicket defeat in the Asia Cup 2025 opener. He said the experience against world-class spinners will be a key learning step for his young side.

Asia Cup: After months on the sidelines, Kuldeep Yadav unleashed a flawless spin masterclass, leaving a clueless UAE in tatters and proving once again why he's India's deadliest spinner.

Simranjeet Singh recalls bowling to Shubman Gill as he prepares to face India in Asia Cup 2025. His journey from Punjab to UAE cricket highlights resilience and cultural acceptance.

Suryakumar Yadav's playful banter with Sanju Samson during Team India's Asia Cup 2025 practice in Dubai injected humor into the camp. Samson, vying for an opening spot, received strong fan support, while the team intensely trained for the tournament. The BCCI unveiled the official jersey, emphasising the team's determination to defend their title as Asian champions.

Ajinkya Rahane has identified Axar Patel as an underrated yet crucial player for India in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, highlighting his versatility with both bat and ball, especially in Dubai's spin-friendly conditions.

India commenced their Asia Cup 2025 preparations in Dubai, holding an intense training session. Jasprit Bumrah marked his return to the T20I setup after a break, expressing excitement about rejoining the team. Hardik Pandya emphasised family time and early fitness work during his time off, while the team, guided by coaches, trained in logo-free jerseys.

India's cricket team concluded their Dubai practice, gearing up to defend their Asia Cup title. Key players like Gill and Yadav participated in batting sessions, while Bumrah rejoined after a break. The team, under coach Gambhir, is set to face UAE, Pakistan, and Oman in Group A, aiming to continue their Asia Cup dominance.

Afghanistan secured a thrilling 4-run victory over UAE in the Sharjah tri-series, giving them more momentum before the grand finale against Pakistan on September 7.

Pakistan bounced back from an earlier loss to reach the tri-series final by defeating UAE by 31 runs in Sharjah. The victory sets up a high-stakes final against Afghanistan, highlighting strong performances from Fakhar Zaman and Abrar Ahmed.

Afghanistan secured a 38-run win over the UAE in the T20I tri-series in Sharjah. Rashid Khan set a new record as the highest wicket-taker in T20 internationals, boosting team morale after an earlier loss to Pakistan.

UAE tri-series: The Afghanistan cricket team has pledged to donate all their match fees, along with personal contributions, to support the victims of the devastating earthquake in Kunar. Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings franchise also paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz starred with the bat as Pakistan secured a 31-run win over the UAE in the tri-series. Hasan Ali's timely wickets helped Pakistan fend off a late onslaught from Asif Khan.