Asia Cup 2025 new glam squad is cricket’s Shah Rukh, Ranbir Kapoor, and Fawad Khan - all rolled into one

Dubai: Who needs a red carpet when you’ve got a cricket pitch? The Asia Cup 2025, kicking off today in the UAE (September 9–28), isn’t just about runs and wickets — it’s about charisma, swagger, and star power.

Think sixes made for Instagram reels, entrances worthy of a smoke machine, and players whose popularity rivals Bollywood royalty. From cricket’s very own Shah Rukh Khan to the Ranbir Kapoors and Ranveer Singhs of the pitch, meet the new-age glam squad redefining the game.

Shubman Gill – The cool poster boy

If there was ever a cricketing equivalent of a Ranbir Kapoor-style heartthrob, it’s Gill. Elegant cover drives? Check. Rumored link-ups worthy of a Karan Johar gossip session? Double check. He doesn’t just play cricket; he gives you content.

Rashid Khan – The global blockbuster

Afghanistan’s spin wizard is like the Shah Rukh Khan of cricket — loved across borders, adored in every stadium, and guaranteed to pull crowds like a Friday night masala flick. He’s the kind of player who walks in and the energy just shifts.

Shaheen Afridi – The action hero

Every blockbuster needs its high-voltage action star, and Shaheen is exactly that. Six-foot-something, hair flying, ball in hand — he’s the Ranveer Singh of the pitch. One fiery spell and he doesn’t just take wickets, he owns the scene. Swagger, fire, and box-office appeal in every delivery.

Fakhar Zaman – The mass entertainer

Think of Fakhar as cricket’s Salman Khan. Subtlety isn’t his style — he smashes, he swaggers, and he leaves the crowd whistling for more. His knocks aren’t quiet builds; they’re full-on masala blockbusters, the kind where the hero walks away from an explosion in slow motion.

Arshdeep Singh – The new hero in town

Every Bollywood hit needs a breakout star, and Arshdeep - a left-arm bowler known for his deadly yorkers - is ready for his slow-motion entry. One wicket away from a 100 T20I scalps, he’s on the brink of a milestone that could turn him from supporting actor to leading man. Watch him closely!

Axar Patel – The underrated showstopper

Call him the Ayushmann Khurrana of the cricketing world — no frills, no fuss, but when he’s on, he leaves you wondering why he doesn’t headline every show. With bat, ball, and fielding flair, he’s the triple threat every team dreams of.

Hardik Pandya & Jasprit Bumrah – The old guards of stardom

Every blockbuster needs its veterans who’ve “been there, done that.” Hardik and Bumrah are exactly that: proven stars, seasoned performers, and the ones who deliver when the climax calls for fireworks. Think of them as the Salman-Akshay combo of cricket — you just can’t leave them out.

The young brigade – Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma

Bollywood always bets on fresh faces, and cricket’s no different. These lads are bringing Gen-Z energy, TikTok-style audacity, and the kind of daredevil shots that make the older adjust their helmets . Youth, style, and a bit of rebellion — what’s not to love.

The Asia Cup promises high-octane cricket, but make no mistake: it’s also the biggest casting call of the season.

From Gill’s heart-throb aura to Rashid’s mass appeal and Arshdeep’s impending stardom, these players aren’t just athletes. They’re the new Bollywood heroes of the pitch — ready for their close-ups, complete with slow-mo replays and screaming fans.