‘Rising Stars’: Why are India and Pakistan squads for Asia Cup in Qatar raising eyebrows?

The National · Ajit Vijaykumar · 2026-11-04 10:00 UTC

'A' team 50-over tournament takes place in Doha later this month

The stars that we see on the international stage are prepared and polished at events and venues away from the spotlight, for example, the Asia Cup tournament.

The continental tournament has become one of the most vibrant cricket platforms anywhere in the world, with the Asian Cricket Council hosting some form of age-group tournament at least once a year.

The senior-team Asia Cup is a regular part of the international calendar, with teams in the region using it as preparation for the next major tournament; the Asia Cup flips between T20 and ODI formats depending on the format of the next ICC World Cup.

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