India, Sept. 7 -- The eight-team Asia Cup 2025 is about to begin, and India will play its first match on September 10 against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Indian contingent arrived in Dubai on Thursday, and the team hit the ground running on Friday with its first training session. India are placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Oman and the UAE. Ahead of the beginning of the tournament, head coach Gautam Gambhir gave a clear message to every member of the squad, and it definitely shows he means business.

All-rounder Shivam Dube, who is part of the 15-member squad, revealed that Gambhir told his players that they have an opportunity to do something "new" for the country, and they should accept the challenge and take the...