Asia Cup 2025: FIVE game-changing all-rounders to watchout for

Hardik Pandya (India): His fearless batting and clinical bowling skills can greatly benefit the team in the upcoming Asia Cup. Pandya’s bowling average is 26.43 in T20I with 94 wickets in 114 matches. His batting average is 27.87 in 114 games, and he has scored 1812 runs. (AP Photo)

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka): The mystery spinner also known for his batting can give Sri Lanka an advantage in crucial moments in the Asia Cup 2025. Hasaranga has played 79 T20Is, in which he has registered 131 wickets with an economy of 6.98. He has 712 runs in T20Is. (AP Photo)

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan): The spin wizard on numerous occasions in the past has rocked the opposition with his explosive batting. Rashid Khan can play hard-hitting shots in crucial moments, and can take important wickets. He has taken 167 wickets in 99 matches with two five-wicket hauls. (AP Photo)

Faheem Ashraf (Pakistan): Faheem Ashraf is expected to play a huge role for Pakistan. He has 46 wickets in 60 matches and 452 runs. (AFP Photo)

Axar Patel (India): Axar Patel is another handy custodian, considering his past performances both for India and in the IPL. Axar has 535 runs from 71 matches with a strike rate of 139.32, and has taken 71 wickets at an economy of 7.30. (AP Photo)