Overview
- Cricket Hong Kong China announced India’s squad of Dinesh Karthik (captain), Robin Uthappa, Bharat Chipli, Stuart Binny, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shahbaz Nadeem and Priyank Panchal, with Kapil Arora as manager.
- News18/ANI lists the tournament for November 7–9 at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, while InsideSport cites November 6–9 in Mong Kok, reflecting conflicting schedule details.
- Multiple outlets report that Ravichandran Ashwin, initially expected to feature, has been replaced due to a knee issue requiring surgery, a change not formally confirmed by the organizer.
- Free Press Journal says Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV will carry the event in India, with India vs Pakistan slated for November 7 at 1:05 pm IST in the group stage.
- The selection leans on retired and experienced domestic players returning from 2024, as India targets a second title after its lone win in 2005.