Overview

• The tournament is set to begin around September 10 with all matches played in the Twenty20 format.
• Six nations—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the UAE—are confirmed to participate.
• A hybrid hosting model will see India remain the official host while India-Pakistan games take place at UAE venues.
• BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has denied any discussions of withdrawing from the Asia Cup and affirmed India’s full participation.
• Organisers are relying on the high-profile India-Pakistan rivalry to drive viewership and revenues while managing security concerns.