The tremendous change in the championship amid boycott calls from India

The 2025 Asian Cup was appointed to a major change, according to what the organizers reported, changed the timing of the match to fight the incendiary Emirates heat. Originally, the Asian Cup 2025 matches were scheduled to start at 6:00 pm local time in the United Arab Emirates, but now the organizers have extended timing.

Now, all matches will start at 6:30 pm local time and 8:00 pm, giving each of the players and fans some comfort that affects the need for harsh conditions during the tournament. The move came after discussions about the player’s safety, as temperatures in the United Arab Emirates were unusually high.

Organizers delay the 2025 Asian Cup at the beginning

According to what was reported, the cricket panels, broadcasters and officials of the championship agreed that playing under the incendiary sunlight will not only affect the performance of the players, but also increases the risk of fatigue, cramps and injuries during the next Asian Cup 2025.

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By converting matches into evening hours, the championship is a cooler play conditions and a more fun show experience for fans in the stadiums. The news24 journalist posted on X: “The Big Big Back”. The Asian Cup 2025 timing has changed. The match will now start at 6:30 pm local time and 8 pm Indian time due to the very warm conditions in the United Arab Emirates. “

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The Asian Cup 2025 timing has changed.

The match will now start at 6:30 pm local time and 8 pm, due to the very warm conditions in the United Arab Emirates. pic.twitter.com/lidwpwu6h6

– Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (Vibhubhola) August 30, 2025

Dubai to host 11 games, including the 2025 Asian Cup final

Meanwhile, the next Asian Cup is scheduled to start 2025 on September 9, when the Indian cricket team led by Syria, Yaadaf, began its campaign against the United Arab Emirates on September 10 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

But all eyes on September 14, when Dubai turns into a battlefield for a mother of all clashes, India against Pakistan. Well, fans may witness that strong competitors face up to three times if the two teams advance via Super 4 and in the continental championship final.

A total of 19 games will be played in the tournament, as the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host 11 games, including the final match, while the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host the rest of the matches. This year’s edition will witness eight teams competing for the tournament.

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The Asian Cup returns in T20, while 8 battle teams are for glory

The difference are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Hong Kong, and are divided into two groups. The major teams from the league will come to Super 4. From there, the first two teams will play in the Saddam in Dubai.

The first group is characterized by India, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong are reptiles in Group B. The opening of the tournament between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, China, will become on September 9.

Sri Lanka last time raised the Asian Cup in the shape of T20 again in 2022, when they defeated Pakistan in the final. All participating teams have already announced the championship teams, with the exception of the United Arab Emirates, the host nation, but BCCI is the original host of the tournament.