UAE Reveals 17-Man Cricket Line-Up for Asia Cup 2025
- Publish date: Friday، 05 September 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Muhammad Waseem leads the UAE as they gear up for India on Sept 10.
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The UAE has named its 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, and big-hitting opener Muhammad Waseem is set to lead the team. The action kicks off September 9, with matches happening in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Opening Game Against India
Circle the date—Wednesday, September 10. That’s when UAE faces India at the Dubai International Stadium. After that, it’s Oman in Abu Dhabi on September 15 and Pakistan back in Dubai on September 17. Only the top two from each group will move on to the Super Four stage starting September 21.
Full UAE Squad List
Here’s who made the cut:
Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’ Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wicketkeeper), Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, and Saghir Khan.
Tournament Details
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Dates: Sept 9–28, 2025
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Venues: Dubai (11 matches) & Abu Dhabi (8 matches)
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UAE’s Group A rivals: India, Oman, Pakistan
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Final match: Sept 28 in Dubai
The UAE is stepping up as host since political tensions between India and Pakistan mean neither team can play on the other’s turf.