The Asia Cup 2025 is all set to commence from 9th September at the venues like Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively. Eight teams are divided into two groups of four and all eyes are on the ultimate prize.
All players are set to put up their best foot forward and lead their team to victory. As we gear up for a fierce tournament, it will be interesting to see which player will be the most impactful to the tournament and play a crucial role in guiding their teams towards victory.
The Asia Cup has been a historical tournament which has been played since the year 1984. There have been lots of memorable moments and iconic innings from players over the years. Right from top knocks from batsmen to fiery bowling from the bowlers, heated arguments and last-ball winners, the Asia Cup has had it all.
Let’s take a look at 5 players with the most number of appearances in the Asia Cup history (ODIs and T20Is combined)
Rohit Sharma (India): 37 Matches
The former India T20 Captain Rohit Sharma has played a total of 37 matches in the Asia Cup making him the player with the most number of appearances in the history of the Asia Cup. The Hitman has had a wonderful outing in the Asia Cup tournament being one of the leading run-scorers in the tournament having scored 1210 runs in the tournament at a staggering average of 41.72 runs.
Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh): 32 Matches
The Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman is the second name on the list as he has played a total of 32 matches in the Asia Cup. The Bangladesh international last played the tournament in the 50 over format in the year 2023. Rahim has been a vital asset for Bangladesh over the years and is the only player alongside Rohit Sharma to have played more than 32 matches in the Asia Cup.
Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka): 28 Matches
Sri Lanka legend and one of the finest batsmen of all time, Mahela Jayawardene is the third name on the list. The former Sri Lankan Captain has played a total of 28 matches in the history of the Asia Cup. The Sri Lankan international was a vital part of the Sri Lankan squad in the Asia Cup from the year 2000 to 2014.
Mahmudullah (Bangladesh): 28 Matches
Mahmudullah is a former Bangladesh international batting all-rounder who was also the Captain for Bangladesh in the T20I format. The former batsman has made a total of 28 appearances for the Bangladesh national team from the year 2008 to 2022. He was also a part of the squad which reached the finals of the Asia Cup in the year 2016.
Shahid Afridi (Pakistan): 27 Matches
The former Pakistan batting all-rounder Shahid Afridi is the fifth name on the list having made a total of 27 appearances in the Asia Cup throughout his playing career. The Pakistan international made his debut in the Asia cup in the year 1997 and he played in the tournament till the year 2016. He is regarded as one of the best Pakistani players of all time.
