Sehwag Predicts India’s Asia Cup 2025 Game-Changers in UAE
Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes the Men in Blue have the perfect mix of quality and depth to clinch the Asia Cup 2025 title in the UAE. With Suryakumar Yadav leading the 15-man squad, India will open their campaign against the hosts UAE on September 10 in Abu Dhabi.
Sehwag, while speaking on Sony Sports, singled out three names he feels could tilt matches in India’s favor – Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, and Varun Chakravarthy.
“I think Abhishek Sharma can be a game-changer. Bumrah is always a game-changer. Varun Chakravarthy, with his mystery bowling, was very effective in the Champions Trophy and in the T20 format as well. So, these are some game changers for India who can win matches on their own,” Sehwag said.
Bumrah’s Proven Impact
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returns to T20I action for the first time since last year’s World Cup final. He was India’s bowling hero in that tournament, taking 15 wickets. Overall, Bumrah has 89 wickets in 70 T20Is at an average of 17.74.
Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Batting
Rising star Abhishek Sharma has transformed into one of India’s most dangerous T20 batters. In just 17 T20Is, he has smashed 535 runs at a staggering strike rate of 193.84. His 135 against England remains the highest score by an Indian in T20Is.
Chakravarthy’s Mystery Factor
Spinner Varun Chakravarthy continues to enhance his reputation as India’s go-to mystery bowler. With 33 wickets from 15 matches, he has been a consistent wicket-taker and is expected to play a key role in UAE’s spin-friendly conditions.
India’s Path in Group A
Placed in Group A with UAE, Pakistan, and Oman, India faces UAE on September 10, Pakistan on September 14, and Oman on September 19. With form players across departments, India will enter the Asia Cup 2025 in UAE as one of the tournament favorites.
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