Overview
- BCCI released behind-the-scenes photos from India’s first under-lights training session after the squad arrived in the UAE.
- India confirmed a 15-man group with Suryakumar Yadav as captain, Shubman Gill as vice-captain, and Jasprit Bumrah returning to strengthen the attack.
- Group fixtures are set for September 10 vs UAE in Dubai, September 14 vs Pakistan in Dubai, and September 19 vs Oman in Abu Dhabi.
- Team balance debates center on fitting Gill into a successful top order and on the wicketkeeper choice between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma.
- Former England spinner Monty Panesar suggested selectors could consider handing white-ball captaincy to Gill if India fail to win the Asia Cup.