NEW DELHI: Defending champions India took another big step in their Asia Cup 2025 preparations on Sunday as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (
BCCI), along with Asian Cricket Council, unveiled the official team jersey through an energetic video montage.
The unveiling came amid India’s high-intensity practice sessions at the ICC Academy in Dubai, where the
Men in Blue have been sharpening their skills ahead of their title defense.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The video, shared on BCCI’s official social media handles, showcased the players in the new kit while voicing strong, motivational lines that reflected the pride of representing the country and the determination to retain their crown. The montage is aptly captioned: "The reigning champions are back!"
It began with skipper
Suryakumar Yadav setting the tone: “The title of Asian champions.”
Sanju Samson followed, underlining the seriousness of the competition: “It’s not something we take lightly.”
All-rounder
Hardik Pandya then spoke of the significance of the challenge, saying: “It’s prestige and honour, we fight for.” He added another stirring message: “And we are here to give everything we have got.”
Pacer Arshdeep Singh highlighted the weight of expectations: “Country’s dream – that’s on the line.”
Finally, captain Suryakumar closed the montage with the rallying call: “Only to be crowned champion once again.”
The jersey unveiling has already generated excitement among fans, who will be hoping the energy in the video translates onto the field.
India, who have won the Asia Cup a record eight times, begin their campaign against hosts UAE on September 10, followed by the marquee clash against Pakistan on September 14, and their final group game against Oman on September 19.
With the batters focusing heavily on aerial shots during training and the bowlers maintaining intensity, India look primed for an aggressive start in their quest to retain the title.
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