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The Indian cricket team will leave Mumbai on 4 September for the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. The tournament starts on 9 September. India will play its first match against the UAE on 10 September in Dubai. The big match against Pakistan is on 14 September. India’s last group match will be against Oman on 19 September. The team will train in Dubai before the tournament. Gautam Gambhir and the management will travel with the players. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has selected a strong team. Some players will leave their domestic teams early to join the Asia Cup squad. India won the Champions Trophy earlier this year in the UAE, which boosts their confidence. The Asia Cup 2025 uses the T20 format and is important preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 21:43 IST; source: link)