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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.