"2025 Asia Cup: Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav Insists Aggression is Essential for Excelling in the Sport"

The Asia Cup 2025 is set to commence today in Abu Dhabi, with defending champions India beginning their campaign against hosts UAE on Wednesday in Dubai.

India's skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, has emphasised the importance of controlled aggression as the key to India's success in the tournament. The team has been training at the ICC Academy in the UAE to sharpen their skills for the continental showpiece. Yadav also highlighted that intensity is non-negotiable in modern cricket, despite India not playing in this format since February.

Meanwhile, Pakistan's captain for the Asia Cup, Salman Ali Agha, is focusing on individuality in players' approaches during the tournament. The big-ticket encounter of the group stage will be between India and arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai.

India's squad has been bolstered by a full IPL season, with the boys in blue having assembled in the UAE at the start of September for preparations ahead of the Asia Cup. There is speculation about the potential inclusion of Sanju Samson in India's XI for the Asia Cup.

Coach Trott has urged India to get cracking for the Asia Cup, with the team currently preparing at the Dubai stadium. The opening fixture for India will be against the UAE, marking their first white-ball appearance since the Champions Trophy final in March.

The Asia Cup final will take place in Dubai on September 28. The tournament promises to be an exciting one, with all eyes on the clash between India and Pakistan. Stay tuned for updates on the Asia Cup 2025.

"2025 Asia Cup: Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav Insists Aggression is Essential for Excelling in the Sport"