India, Sept. 9 -- The records-India has won the Asia Cup the most number of times (8), current form-they are the reigning world champions, power-packed players, a well-balanced team, and popular belief make India the overwhelming favourite ahead of the start of Asia Cup 2025.

The number one-ranked T20 side will begin their campaign against the UAE on Wednesday. The tournament, however, will kick start with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in the tournament opener on Tuesday. Before that, the captains of all eight participating teams came together in a pre-tournament press conference.

Both India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Ali Agha were asked the same question about India being the number one side by some...