Overview

• The ACC’s men’s T20 Asia Cup runs in the UAE from September 9 to 28, with India vs Pakistan set for September 14 in Dubai.
• India’s 15-player squad is confirmed with Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain, opening against the UAE on September 10.
• Oman named a 17-member squad for their first Asia Cup under captain Jatinder Singh, including four uncapped players, and debut against Pakistan on September 12.
• Sony Sports Network’s India–Pakistan promo featuring Virender Sehwag drew heavy social-media criticism and boycott calls that cited the April Pahalgam attack.
• Pre-tournament commentary intensified as Sehwag urged using the event to build for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Kris Srikkanth questioned India’s selections, and Wasim Akram tipped India as favourites while Haris Rauf voiced confidence for Pakistan.