Players to travel directly to Dubai for Asia Cup
India’s 15-member squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is set to assemble in Dubai on September 4 for the Asia Cup 2025, starting September 9.
In a change from the usual routine, players will not gather in Mumbai before departure. Instead, they will travel directly to Dubai from their respective cities. “All the players will arrive in Dubai by September 4 evening and the first nets session will be held on September 5 at the ICC Academy. Factoring in the logistical convenience, the players will be allowed to fly in to Dubai from their respective cities,” a senior BCCI official told PTI on condition of anonymity.
The official further added, “Obviously, a few will travel from Mumbai but to ask some of the others to first come to Mumbai and then fly to Dubai doesn’t make sense. In any case, Dubai is a short duration flight compared to other international flights.”
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India will begin their Asia Cup campaign against the UAE on September 10, followed by a high-voltage clash with Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai. Their final group-stage match against Oman is scheduled for September 19, after which the Super Four stage will begin.
Ahead of the tournament, some Indian players are engaged in domestic matches. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana are representing North Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals against East Zone, while Kuldeep Yadav is featuring for Central Zone against North East Zone.
The BCCI official also confirmed that Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar, both named as standbys, will not travel with the main squad as net bowlers.
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Last Updated on August 28, 2025
