Updated On: 29 August, 2025 07:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The continental event will kick off on September 9. The "Men in Blue" will begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a clash against the UAE

Irfan Pathan (Pic: File Pic)
Ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 tournament, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has heaped praise on Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh, labelling him as the side`s number one bowler in white-ball cricket.
"Arshdeep (Singh) is our No. 1 bowler in white-ball cricket, and there is no doubt about it," Irfan said on Revsportz.
He further stated that after Singh, Khaleel Ahmed is one of India`s bowlers who ticks all the required boxes in white-ball cricket.