Overview

• India open Group A against the UAE on September 10 in Dubai, with the Pakistan meeting set for September 14 and Oman on September 19.
• Suryakumar Yadav captains a confirmed 15-man squad with Shubman Gill as vice-captain, as late selection calls focus on Jitesh Sharma versus Sanju Samson for wicketkeeper and a bowling slot between Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav.
• Arshdeep Singh enters the tournament on 99 T20I wickets and is one dismissal away from becoming the first Indian to reach 100 in the format.
• Pre-tournament media sessions highlighted the India–Pakistan rivalry, with Suryakumar promising on-field aggression and reports noting a snubbed handshake involving Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha.
• The tournament runs September 9–28 across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and matches in India will air on Sony Sports Network with streaming on Sony LIV.