Which year's Asia Cup will India host in the T20 format, serving as a precursor to the T20 World Cup?

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India will host the men's Asia Cup cricket tournament in the T20 format in 2025, as announced by the Asian Cricket Council. This particular edition of the Asia Cup is strategically scheduled to serve as a preparatory event for the T20 World Cup, which will also be hosted by India in 2026. This timing follows the tradition of using the Asia Cup as a platform for teams to fine-tune their strategies and squad compositions ahead of the World Cup events, thereby enhancing competitive readiness and regional cricket rivalry.