Top 3 retired cricketers who could have dominated Asia Cup 2025

Published - 24 Sept 2025, 13:15 IST | Updated - 24 Sept 2025, 13:16 IST

The Asia Cup 2025 is nearing its final week, and cricket fans have been treated to some intense and competitive cricket in the latest edition of the continental competition, being held in the United Arab Emirates. This year’s tournament has been particularly challenging for batters due to the slow pitches, while bowlers have also faced periods of struggle in containing the aggressive batting line-ups.

With a number of young talents making their mark and dominating the tournament, it is natural to wonder how some of the game’s retired legends would have performed if they were part of this edition. Here, CricTracker has a look at the top three retired cricketers who could have easily taken the Asia Cup 2025 by storm.

Bangladesh’s legendary all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan rounds out the list of legends who could have dominated this season. Shakib’s contributions with both bat and ball have always made him a game-changer. The left-arm spinner has an uncanny ability to pick crucial wickets, combined with his ability to score vital runs.

The Dhaka-born presence can tilt the balance of any game at any point. If he were part of the Asia Cup 2025, his experience and all-around skills would have been invaluable in guiding the younger Bangladeshi players and putting Bangladesh in strong contention against more established sides. Notably, he had announced his retirement from white-ball cricket recently.