The 15-member Indian squad led by Suryakumar Yadav will assemble in Dubai on September 4 for the Asia Cup, which begins on September 9.
In a departure from the often laid out conference, players will attain Dubai in a staggered method from their respective places in contrast to on different events when the group would first assemble in Mumbai earlier than departure.
The choice was taken holding logistics in thoughts and likewise the travelling comfort of the players.
(*4*) a senior BCCI official informed PTI on circumstances of anonymity.
“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,” he added.
India will take on the UAE in their tournament-opener on September 10 earlier than dealing with arch rivals Pakistan at Dubai on September 14. Their third group match shall be towards Oman on September 19 earlier than the Super Four stage.
Among the Asia Cup sure cricketers, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana are taking part in for North Zone towards East Zone in Duleep Trophy quarterfinal which obtained underway on Thursday (August 28, 2025), whereas Kuldeep Yadav is taking part in for Central Zone towards North East Zone.
The official replied in destructive when requested whether or not Prasidh Krishna or Washington Sundar, who’re amongst standbys, would journey with the principle squad as web bowlers.
