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Asia Cup 2025 officials to be led by Richardson and Pycroft as panel heads

Seasoned match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will head the panel of officials for the Asia Cup T20 beginning on Tuesday. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday confirmed the appointments of match officials for the group stage of the tournament. The umpiring panel includes India's Virender Sharma and Rohan Pandit, along with the Sri Lankan duo Raveendra Wimalasiri and Ruchira Palliyaguruge. Other umpires named for the group stage include Afghanistan's Ahmad Pakteen and Izatullah Safi, Pakistan's Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi, and Bangladesh's Gazi Sohel and Masudur Rahman. Pycroft will serve as the match referee for the high-profile India-Pakistan clash scheduled for September 14 in Dubai. Palliyaguruge and Rahman will be the on-field umpires for the marquee encounter.

India rely on Arshdeep's rhythm and Bumrah's continuity at Asia Cup 2025

Arshdeep Singh's ability to regain "match rhythm" quickly and Jasprit Bumrah's capacity to play continuously without rest will define India's Asia Cup campaign, feels former national bowling coach Bharat Arun. Arun said Arshdeep, despite extensive bowling in England, is still short on competitive overs. He did play a Duleep Trophy game for North Zone though. India begin their Asia Cup campaign on Wednesday against the UAE. "Arshdeep, we all know what he is capable of doing. He must have bowled a lot in England, but he is definitely short of match practice. The rhythm really comes from playing matches no matter how much you bowl in the net and practice sessions," Arun told PTI during an exclusive interview. "I think it is important to bowl in matches. It's a big challenge for Arshdeep. How quickly he gets back his match rhythm would be very, very important. It can be in a jiffy or it can take him a couple of matches to get into rhythm," added the coach, who had two fairly successful

Why India are favourites to defend their crown in the Asia Cup 2025 in UAE

The Men in Blue have shaped themselves into a powerhouse, capable of fielding multiple squads of international quality, yet still entering the tournament with a razor-sharp 15-member unit

Simranjeet, Matiullah return as UAE announce squad for Asia Cup 2025

Opening batter Muhammad Waseem will continue to lead the side in the multi-nation tournament after tri-series successes with the bat

Muhammad Waseem to lead UAE in T20 tri-series ahead of Asia Cup 2025

UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem will lead the team in the T20I tri-series against Pakistan and Afghanistan in Sharjah as preparation for the Asia Cup 2025.

Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Sharjah tri-series ahead of Asia Cup 2025

Afghanistan face Pakistan and UAE in a Sharjah T20I tri-series starting Aug 29 as preparation for the Asia Cup 2025, with Rashid Khan leading the squad.

India vs Pakistan's match promo out; netizens slams Asia Cup broadcasters

Netizens lash out at Sony Sports' Asia Cup 2025 promo for the India-Pakistan clash featuring Virender Sehwag, citing tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Asia Cup 2025: Fit-again Suryakumar Yadav key to India's title charge

India will begin their Asia Cup campaign on September 10 against the UAE, followed by the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on September 14

Sanju Samson's explosive KCL form sets stage for Asia Cup playing XI drama

Sanju Samson smashes 223 runs in 3 KCL matches, including 121 and 89, raising big questions over India's Asia Cup XI with Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma in mix.

Asia Cup 2025: Jatinder to lead Oman; four uncapped players named in squad

Oman announce 17-man squad for their first Asia Cup with four uncapped players. Jatinder Singh leads side facing Pakistan, UAE and India in Group A.

Asia Cup 2025: Dream11 pulls out as Team India's lead sponsor - report

The BCCI is expected to invite fresh bids for jersey sponsorship rights, though whether a new partner can be finalised before the Asia Cup remains uncertain.

Bangladesh announce their squad for Asia Cup 2025; Mehidy Hasan dropped

The biggest talking point from the announcement was the comeback of Nurul Hasan. The 31-year-old last featured for Bangladesh during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia

Asia Cup 2025: Agarkar defends Jasprit Bumrah's workload management

Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion marks a significant return, with this being his first T20 tournament since last year's World Cup.

Not our fault: Agarkar on Shreyas Iyer's omission from Asia Cup 2025 squad

While addressing the media, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said that it not of his or captain Suryakumar Yadav's fault that Shreyas is not in the India squad for the Asia Cup.

Samson vs Gill: Shubman's rise leaves Sanju staring at uncertain future

Shubman Gill's return as T20 vice-captain signals his rise as India's all-format leader, while Sanju Samson's future looks bleak with Pant's comeback looming.

India Asia Cup squad announced: Shubman Gill named Surya's deputy

Gill's appointment signals his growing leadership role, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar noting that the 25-year-old had already been earmarked for the position after the last World Cup

Asia Cup 2025: Five big names who missed India's flight to UAE

Asia Cup 2025: Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj miss out from India's 15-member squad

Analysis: India squad for Asia Cup 2025 - Know about the 15-member squad

India's 15-member Asia Cup 2025 squad named: Suryakumar captain, Axar deputy; Samson, Abhishek, Tilak make cut, Shubman Gill misses out.

India Asia Cup squad announcement HIGHLIGHTS: 15-man squad announced; Gill named vice-captain

India squad announcement for Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav and Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-man squad with Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal not part of it.

India's Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement today: Who is in, who is out?

India's Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement on Aug 19: Likely openers, middle-order picks, all-rounders, pacers, spinners, and key exclusions explained