The Asia Cup, a platform for thrilling contests, introduced the T20 format in 2016, coinciding with the rising popularity of the shorter version of the game globally. Cricket enthusiasts are now looking forward to the 2025 Asia Cup, starting on September 9, anticipating the announcement of the Indian team’s captain.
India has only competed in the T20 Asia Cup twice, in 2016 and 2022. The team has been led by only two captains in this format.
MS Dhoni captained India in the 2016 T20 Asia Cup. With his calmness and finishing skills, Dhoni steered India to victory without losing a match, thereby clinching the trophy. This was a memorable start to India’s journey in the T20 Asia Cup.
Rohit Sharma took over the captaincy in 2022. Known for his tactical brilliance and aggressive batting style, Rohit led India in a fiercely contested tournament. While India didn’t win the title, his leadership was crucial in developing the team’s T20 strategy.
The T20 Asia Cup captaincy for India has been limited to MS Dhoni (2016) and Rohit Sharma (2022). The question is whether Suryakumar Yadav will captain the team in 2025 or if a new player will be appointed. From September 9, the focus will be on who will lead India in this high-stakes tournament.