Former Priyank Panchal cricket player shared his reflections on the Indian team for the next Asia Cup 2025, which is expected to start on September 9. Panchal said that the team should choose the openers and the finisters, while the drummers of the average order should adjust their positions according to the match situations.
The team was presented for the last time in a T20I series in February 2025, beating England 4-1 on home floor. After a six -month break in the format, they are preparing to participate in the next Asian Cup. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma were the first -rate drummers of Team India in the recent series.
We observe too much on the shot positions in the T20 – Priyank Panchal
Priyank Panchal said that focusing on fixed shift positions in the T20 cricket is not necessary. He added that the average order should be flexible according to the match situation to maximize performance.
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“I think we obsess too many shot positions in the T20 for endless discussions and analyzes. Just choose the best openers, the best finisters, and the rest can float depending on the situation,” Panchal wrote during a session “ Ask Me Anything ” on Sunday.
The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, could make changes to the programming of the striker after IPL 2025. Players such as the test captain Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Kl Rahul would be in restraint for the selection for the eight team tournament.
India went to face Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and Oman in group A of the Asian Cup 2025
India should participate in group A of the 2025 Asian Cup alongside Pakistan, Water and Oman. They will play group matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The men in blue will start their campaign with a match against the United Arab Emirates on September 10, followed by a high -level confrontation with Pakistan on September 14. They will conclude the group phase against Oman on September 19.
The Asian Cup will feature eight teams in T20i format in preparation for the Male T20 World Cup 2026. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong have been placed in group B. The two best teams of each group will progress to the Super Fours.
Asian Cup 2025 to follow the T20 format before the 2026 World Cup
The Asian 2025 Cup will be played in T20 format, with an eye on the T20 2026 World Cup which will take place in India and Sri Lanka. This focuses on the shortest format while the teams are preparing for the world event.
India is the title champions of the Asian Cup, having won the 2023 edition, which was played as a 50 tournament before the ODI World Cup. India beat Sri Lanka with 10 counters in the final.
Mohammed Siraj delivered a remarkable bowling performance, taking 6 windows for 21 points and dismantles the range of sri Lanka strikers. It should be mentioned that Sri Lanka was the last winners of the T20i format, beating Pakistan in the 2022 final.
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