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Asia Cup 2025: Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Support Staff of All Teams

by K D Mishra September 7, 2025

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Asia Cup 2025: Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Support Staff of All Teams The Asia Cup 2025 is not just about the players on the field, but also about the hard work happening behind the scenes. From September 9 to 28, eight teams will compete in the UAE; and their coaches and support staff will have a big say in how they perform. This article takes a closer look at the coaching teams of all participating nations, highlighting the people and strategies that guide the players in cricket’s biggest continental tournament.

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India

India comes into the Asia Cup as defending champions and also winners of the 2024 T20 World Cup. With Gautam Gambhir as head coach, the team looks to mix experience with young talent.

India Support Staff

Name	Role
Gautam Gambhir	Head Coach
Ryan ten Doeschate	Assistant Coach (Fielding)
Sitanshu Kotak	Batting Coach
Morne Morkel	Bowling Coach
T. Dilip	Fielding Coach
Adrian Le Roux	Fitness & Conditioning Coach

Pakistan

Pakistan has made big changes in 2025 under new coach Mike Hesson. Salman Ali Agha is the new captain, with an aggressive style of cricket in focus.

Pakistan Support Staff

Name	Role
Mike Hesson	Head Coach
Hanif Malik	Batting Coach
Ashley Noffke	Bowling Coach
Mohammad Masroor	Fielding Coach
Cliffe Deacon	Physio
Imran Ullah	Fitness Trainer
Naveed Akram Cheema	Team Manager

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, six-time Asia Cup winners, reached the 2023 final but lost to India. Now with Sanath Jayasuriya as coach, they will aim for another trophy.

Sri Lanka Support Staff

Name	Role
Sanath Jayasuriya	Head Coach
Thilina Kandamby	Batting Coach
Craig Howard	Spin Bowling Coach
Aaqib Javed	Fast Bowling Coach
Upul Chandana	Fielding Coach
Jonathan Porter	Physio
Mahinda Halangoda	Team Manager

Bangladesh

Bangladesh is now coached by former West Indies boss Phil Simmons. He is joined by local coach Mohammad Salahuddin and batting consultant Julian Wood to sharpen skills.

Bangladesh Support Staff

Name	Role
Phil Simmons	Head Coach
Mohammad Salahuddin	Assistant Coach
Julian Wood	Batting Coach
Andre Adams	Bowling Coach
Nathan Kiely	Fitness Trainer

Afghanistan

Afghanistan, semi-finalists in the 2024 T20 World Cup, are coached by Jonathan Trott. The team is known for its fearless cricket and strong bowling attack.

Afghanistan Support Staff

Name	Role
Jonathan Trott	Head Coach
Nawroz Mangal	Assistant Coach
Andrew Puttick	Batting Coach
Hamid Hassan	Bowling Coach
Shane McDermott	Fielding Coach
Dwayne Bravo	Spin Consultant

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (playing as “Hong Kong China”) return for their fifth Asia Cup. The team is coached by former Sri Lankan player Kaushal Silva.

Hong Kong Support Staff

Name	Role
Kaushal Silva	Head Coach
Andrew Lloyd	Assistant Coach
Mario Villavarayen	Consultant Coach
Christopher Pickett	Analyst
Max Yeung	Physio
Smita Chhetri	Team Manager

Oman

Oman will play their first Asia Cup after qualifying through the ACC Premier Cup. They are led by coach Duleep Mendis.

Oman Support Staff

Name	Role
Duleep Mendis	Head Coach
Sulakshan Kulkarni	Deputy Coach
Mazher Khan	Assistant Coach
Zeeshan Siddiqui	Analyst
Shiva Manhas	Fitness Trainer
Dr. Ashish Awasthi	Physio
Bashir Ahmed	Masseur
Alkesh Joshi	Team Manager

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Hosts UAE will look to make an impact at home. They are coached by Lalchand Rajput, with Muhammad Waseem as captain.

UAE Support Staff

Name	Role
Lalchand Rajput	Head Coach
Amjad Ezzi	Team Manager
Azharuddin Qureshi	Fitness Coach
Naveed Ahmad	Fielding Coach
Manipreet Sidhu	Analyst
Darshan Singh	Bowling Assistant
Manish Pradeshi	Physio

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K D Mishra

I am a dedicated sports content writer who loves cricket and enjoys creating friendly and engaging content. I write about big moments, player performances, and match stories in simple and clear words, helping fans stay informed and connected to cricket around the world.