Asia Cup 2025: Five Young Cricketers To Watch Out For This Tournament

Asia Cup 2025 is set to start on September 9 in the UAE where the best Asian teams are getting to a high-intensity T20I battle. Besides the regional dominance, the tournament is also significant in terms of preparing the sides to participate in the T20 World Cup in 2026.

Rising Talents in Asia Cup 2025

Although the star players will be in the limelight, youngsters also get a large platform in the Asia cup. There are already a number of budding cricketers who have made their mark in leagues and international matches, and this time this could be their opportunity to shine even higher.

The following are the upcoming young names likely to take Asia Cup 2025:

1. Varun Chakaravarthy (India)

One of the most impressive performers in the Champions Trophy 2025 was India mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy who claimed nine wickets in three games to emerge as the highest wicket-taker. He was initially called up as a replacement to Kuldeep Yadav who was injured, and now he is in the Asia Cup squad, alongside Kuldeep, a good spin combination to have in India.

“Great feeling”
On to the next one!!!🇮🇳🇮🇳#championstrophy2025 #indvsnz #odi #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/0qNCkk1Yqm

— Varun Chakaravarthy🇮🇳 (@chakaravarthy29) March 3, 2025

The deceptive bowling and cool mind in pressure situations of Chakaravarthy might be the key to India winning the Asia Cup 2025.

2. Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lankan Matheesha Pathirana is already being called Junior Malinga because of his slingy bowling action and yorkers. His overs striking capabilities make him one of the most lethal young fast bowlers in T20 cricket in the current world.

Matheesha Pathirana is all set to return to red ball cricket tomorrow, representing NCC U23. Exciting times ahead with none other than legend @malinga_ninety9 closely monitoring his progress. 🔥🏏 #KASports #Kalugalage #Pathirana #Malinga #SLC pic.twitter.com/HWD2PyhFBg

— Amila Kalugalage (@akalugalage) August 16, 2025

Pathirana will have a true test in the Asia Cup 2025 against the best batting lineups in world cricket.

3. Saim Ayub (Pakistan)

Another player to watch is 22 years old opener Saim Ayub of Pakistan. He is renowned as a classy stroke maker with an aggressive streak and is likely to give Pakistan the early impetus at the top of the order.

Ayub has a combination of style and consistency in his batting, hence a crucial inclusion in Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2025.

Saim Ayub walks into the Tri-series & Asia Cup as Pakistan’s powerplay weapon – clean striker, sharp fielder, and a handy part-time bowler. 💥 pic.twitter.com/TJqhLgMyr6

— Nawaz. (@Rnawaz0) August 18, 2025

4. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)

Ibrahim Zadran has been a dependable opener in all formats in the case of Afghanistan. His consistency and the capability to speed up when necessary provide Afghanistan with balance on top.

You didn’t just play Test cricket—you raised its standard. From tough runs overseas to fearless leadership, you showed what greatness looks like in the purest format.

One of the best to ever do it in whites.

Best wishes on the journey ahead @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/1DdALGeVga

— Ibrahim Zadran (@IZadran18) May 12, 2025

During the Asia Cup 2025, Zadran will play a major role in laying good foundations of the Afghanistan innings against quality bowling attack.

5. Noor Ahmad (Afghanistan)

Noor Ahmad is a 20-year-old wrist-spinner who has already demonstrated himself in such tournaments as IPL and BBL. He is a strong bowler in an already spin-dominated Afghanistan team, with his googly and variations.

It’s a great Relief that Noor Ahmed Plays for CSK. WHAT A GEM 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/PyblC5Xs2o

— 🎰 (@StanMSD) April 14, 2025

The fearless attitude of Noor against the best batters makes him a player who can swing the match in favor of Afghanistan.

Other Indian Youngsters in Focus

Rinku Singh (India) – After missing out on the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025, Rinku Singh has finally earned a spot in the Asia Cup 2025 squad. His finish capabilities have made him be regarded as one of the most dependable power hitters in T20 cricket in India.

Jitesh Sharma (India) – The IPL 2025 heroics of RCB as Jitesh Sharma scored an unbeaten 85 runs off 33 balls has been summoned. He is a wicketkeeper-batter who can provide India with versatility in lower order in the Asia Cup 2025.

Asia Cup 2025: A Stage for the Future

Asia cup 2025 will not only have the already established stars but will also give these upcoming names a chance to make a name. This is the young brigade led by Varun Chakaravarthy, Matheesha Pathirana, Saim Ayub, Ibrahim Zadran and Noor Ahmad and this edition may herald a new generation of Asian cricketing talent.

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Asia Cup 2025: Five Young Cricketers To Watch Out For This Tournament

Asia Cup 2025 begins on Sept 9 in UAE with match full of thrill and fresh names. We have veterans and there is a new crop of youngsters with fiery strokes, mystery spin and deadly pace who are willing to turn the spotlight their way and disrupt the tournament.

Rising Talents in Asia Cup 2025

1. Varun Chakaravarthy (India)

2. Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka)

3. Saim Ayub (Pakistan)

4. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)

5. Noor Ahmad (Afghanistan)

Other Indian Youngsters in Focus

Asia Cup 2025: A Stage for the Future

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