The Asia Cup has consistently showcased intense competition and memorable moments. The T20 format, which began in 2016, reflected the worldwide popularity of the shortest form of the game.
As the Asia Cup 2025 nears, starting September 9th, the focus is on who will lead the Indian side.
India’s participation in the T20 Asia Cup has occurred twice, in 2016 and 2022. Only two players have ever captained the team in this format.
MS Dhoni captained India in the 2016 T20 Asia Cup. Dhoni’s calm leadership and finishing skills enabled India to achieve an undefeated run and win the trophy, marking a successful beginning for India’s T20 Asia Cup participation.
Rohit Sharma took over captaincy in 2022. Known for his strategic acumen and aggressive batting, Rohit led India in a competitive tournament. Although India didn’t win the title, his leadership was essential in shaping the team’s T20 approach.
The T20 Asia Cup captaincy list for India includes only MS Dhoni (2016) and Rohit Sharma (2022). With the Asia Cup 2025 approaching, the question is whether Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team or if a new player will get the opportunity.
Starting September 9, attention will be on who will be responsible for leading India in this major continental event.