The tournament begins on September 9, with India’s first match against UAE on September 10.
Team India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, and the tournament will serve as a warm-up for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
This will be Gambhir’s debut Asia Cup as India’s head coach, making it a special occasion for him.
Gambhir scored 259 runs in 6 matches (average 43+) but India lost the final against Sri Lanka, with Ajantha Mendis dominating.
Gambhir scored 203 runs in 4 matches (average 50+) and helped India beat Sri Lanka in the final by 81 runs, winning the title.
Gambhir scored 111 runs in 3 matches, but India failed to reach the final that year.
Having won the Asia Cup in 2010 as a player, Gambhir now has the chance to win it again in 2025 as head coach, with Pakistan and Sri Lanka being India’s main rivals.