Overview

• Cricket Hong Kong announced Karthik’s appointment on September 23, with the tournament scheduled for November 7–9 in Hong Kong.
• Karthik said the captaincy is an absolute honour and promised fearless, entertaining cricket for fans.
• Cricket Hong Kong chair Burji Shroff said Karthik’s experience would elevate the competition and attract global audiences.
• Reports indicate Ravichandran Ashwin will also feature, marking his first competitive outing since retiring from the IPL.
• India targets a rebound after losing all group games in 2024, with the full 2025 squad still to be announced.