Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The wait is over. The Asia Cup 2025 kicks off today (September 9) in the UAE, with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi to set the stage for three weeks of high-octane cricket. The tournament will run until September 28, with eight teams vying for continental supremacy in the T20 format-a crucial warm-up ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year in India and Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka eyeing another continental crown

Six-time champions Sri Lanka are no strangers to the Asia Cup spotlight. Having lifted the trophy in both ODI and T20 formats, the Lions enter this year's competition with hopes of reasserting their dominance.

The team begins its campaign against Bangladesh on September 13 in Abu Dhabi (8:00 PM...