"The top men's cricket teams in Asia will come together after two years to compete in the Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) T20 Asia Cup 2025 from Tuesday. Several new captains will be leading their charges with world T20 champions and Asia Cup holders India to be led by Suryakumar Yadav, while Charith Asalanka will be at the helm of 2023 runners-up Sri Lanka."
"The two former India captains announced their retirements after leading their team to their second T20 World Cup title in the West Indies in 2024. It was Kohli's first T20 world title, while Rohit lifted the trophy for the second time, having been part of India's triumphant side at the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 in South Africa. Suryakumar took over the T20 captaincy reins from Rohit in August 2024, while the likes of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have replaced both top-order batters."
"The revolving-door nature of Pakistan cricket means the captain's hat changes hands or heads fairly quickly. Batting star Babar Azam had the role given and taken from him twice in the space of 11 months in 2023-24, while Mohammad Rizwan held the role for five months. The incumbent, Salman Ali Agha, took over in March and has since led Pakistan to two series wins and one series loss. He will continue in the leade"
The ACC T20 Asia Cup 2025 brings Asia's top men's teams together, with India defending the title under new captain Suryakumar Yadav. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from T20 cricket after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, and Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have filled top-order roles. Pakistan's captaincy has rotated frequently; Salman Ali Agha took over in March and remains captain after recent series. Eight teams qualified: five permanent ACC members plus Hong Kong, Oman, and the UAE. Groups are: A — India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE; B — Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong.
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