The Asia Cup, known for its intense rivalries and memorable moments, adopted the T20 format in 2016, reflecting the worldwide trend towards the shorter format. As the 2025 Asia Cup, beginning on September 9, approaches, fans are eager to know who will lead the Indian side.
India has participated in the T20 Asia Cup only twice, in 2016 and 2022. Surprisingly, only two players have captained the team in this format.
MS Dhoni captained India in the inaugural T20 Asia Cup in 2016. Dhoni, known for his composure and ability to finish matches, led India to an undefeated run and won the trophy, giving India a perfect start to its T20 Asia Cup campaign.
Rohit Sharma took over the captaincy in 2022. Sharma, known for his strategic skills and aggressive batting, captained India in a closely contested tournament. Although India didn’t win the title, his leadership played a key role in shaping the team’s T20 strategy.
The T20 Asia Cup captaincy for India includes only MS Dhoni (2016) and Rohit Sharma (2022). With the 2025 Asia Cup approaching, the key question is: will Suryakumar Yadav lead the team, or will a new player be appointed? Starting September 9, the focus will be on who carries the responsibility of captaining India in this high-profile continental competition.