Rohit Sharma to lead India's squad for upcoming Asia Cup Cricket Tournament

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup tournament, to be played in the UAE from 27th of this month. 

Rohit Sharma will lead the team, while former captain Virat Kohli is back in the 15-member squad after a break.

The Asia Cup cricket tournament will take place from 27th of August to 11th of September. The 15th edition of the tournament will be played in the UAE between six teams.

While the last edition of the tournament was held in an ODI format, this edition will feature the T20 format. 

The six teams are divided into two groups with India, Pakistan and a qualifying team in Group A; and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan forming Group B.

Each team plays the other once in the group stage with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super 4 round. The top 2 teams from Super 4 will qualify for the final.