Blue Brigade Returns: Suryakumar’s India take on UAE in Dubai showdown

After a 37-day break since their triumphant Test win over England, the Men in Blue march onto the field under new captain Suryakumar Yadav, flushed with the pressure and promise of a post-Rohit, post-Kohli era. Can India’s next generation prove themselves in the glare of continental competition, or will the inspired UAE, on home ground and hungry to upset the champions, script a new chapter?

Team India, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, is all set to play their first match of Asia Cup 2025 against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match is set to begin at 8 PM IST.

India’s XI is under intense scrutiny as star opener Shubman Gill returns, while a question mark hangs over Sanju Samson’s place, with Jitesh Sharma tipped to take the gloves. The side’s proven bowling might led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh faces the challenge of Dubai’s dew and the UAE’s recent match rhythm, fresh from battling Pakistan and Bangladesh. Suryakumar Yadav’s fitness, after a quick rehab, and the team’s ability to adjust back to T20 cricket are crucial subplots.

UAE, coached by Lalchand Rajput and boasting impressive teamwork, see this showdown as their biggest opportunity to shine against the world’s best. For fans and rivals alike, tonight is about more than just points it’s India’s first step into a new era, and a spirited UAE’s shot to seize history. The action starts 8 PM IST cricket’s eyes are on Dubai!