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Ajay Jadeja has said that the India vs UAE clash lacked any competitiveness, raising questions over whether the Asia Cup should be an eight-team contest. He further noted that though India is a superior team, there was no fight shown by the opposition.

Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the Asia Cup 2025, questioning the competitiveness for Team India. He suggested the inclusion of India A or a combined Afro-Asia team to create a real challenge. Ashwin doubted other teams could compete with India's strong batting and bowling, hoping for a surprise winner to inject excitement into the tournament.

The 2025 Asia Cup, amidst geopolitical tensions, will be held in the UAE from September 9-28. India and Pakistan have announced their squads, but past withdrawals due to political strife cast a shadow. Pakistan pulled out in 1990-91, and India in 1986. This year, India is in Group A with Pakistan, UAE, and Oman.