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Sehwag urges Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav to focus on team-building ahead of Asia Cup: ‘In my opinion…’

Virender Sehwag stated that the upcoming Asia Cup would serve as the perfect platform for India to gear up for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Sehwag Sees Asia Cup 2025 as a Launchpad for T20 World Cup 2026

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Veteran opener Virender Sehwag has stated that the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 will provide a golden opportunity for the Indian management to build a team for next year’s T20 World Cup. India will head into the tournament as defending champions, this time with a fresh-looking side under a new captain and head coach.

The All India Selection Committee has already announced the 15-member squad for the multi-nation tournament, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the side and Shubman Gill reinstated as his deputy after missing the last couple of T20I series. However, there were notable omissions as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna failed to make the cut despite impressive IPL performances last season.

Sehwag believes the Asia Cup will be an ideal platform for India to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He explained that the tournament offers a chance to test fresh talent, identify potential squad members, and begin shaping a competitive team for the global event.

I think in the T20 format, this Asia Cup can serve as a great preparation for our 2026 T20 World Cup. It’s an opportunity to see which new players should be given chances and who can be included in the squad. You can start building a team for the World Cup,” Sehwag said on Sony Sports Network.

Asia Cup: A Crucial Test for India’s Strength

The veteran batter said it would be the best chance for Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav to analyse their strength and prepare accordingly for the future.

“In my opinion, there is no better opportunity for the Indian team to check its strength than the Asia Cup,” he added.

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returned to the T20 squad after missing two games in England due to workload management. His last T20 appearance came during India’s World Cup triumph against South Africa at Barbados in June 2024.

The Asia Cup will begin on September 9, with defending champions India set to face hosts United Arab Emirates a day later in Dubai. India and arch-rivals Pakistan have been placed in Group A, with the most-anticipated clash of the tournament scheduled for September 14.

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