Kuldeep Yadav to Shikhar Dhawan: Asia Cup player of tournament since 2000

September 6, 2025 Credit: Getty

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India opener in Asia Cup

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Asia Cup player of tournament since 2000

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2023 – Kuldeep Yadav

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Wanindu Hasaranga

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2016 – Sabbir Rahman

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2014 – Lahiru Thirimanne

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2012 – Shakib Al Hasan

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2010 – Shahid Afridi

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2008 – Ajantha Mendis

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2004 – Sanath Jayasuriya

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2000 – Mohammad Yousuf

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