India, Sept. 5 -- With the Asia Cup 2025 around the corner, cricketers are tuning up not just their game but also their style. Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, two of India's most prominent white-ball names, walked into the pre-tournament spotlight this week with fresh haircuts that quickly became a talking point online.

Hardik, who landed in Dubai ahead of India's training sessions, went for a bold buzz cut with a blonde finish. Known for experimenting with his look as much as his shot selection, the makeover added to his already flamboyant persona. "New me," he captioned the series of his photos on Instagram. The timing too feels deliberate-an image refresh to match the intensity of a big tournament.

The skipper of the T20 format, ...