The Asia Cup 2025 could witness the final appearance of several seasoned cricketers who have been main members of their respective teams for over a decade. These veterans have contributed immensely with their skills on the field. Many of them have featured in multiple editions of the tournament, producing memorable knocks, crucial spells, and match-winning moments that are very much fresh in the memories of the fans.

As the latest edition of the continental tournament is on the horizon, CricTracker has picked a set of five players who might well not get another opportunity to play in another Asia Cup.

The list includes a couple of players from full-member nations. Let us have a look.

5 Players who might play their final Asia Cup

1. Fakhar Zaman

Veteran batter Fakhar Zaman is set to feature in his fourth and potentially final Asia Cup when the team takes the field in the 2025 edition. The left-handed opener has enjoyed memorable moments in the tournament. In 2018, he scored 56 runs in five matches at an average of 11.20, while in 2022, he fared better with 96 runs in six outings, including the best of 53. In the 2023 edition, he scored 65 runs in four innings. 

The southpaw is known for his attacking brand of cricket, and notably a match-winning century in the 2017 Champions Trophy final against India. Over the years, he has produced several iconic knocks, including a double century in ODIs and game-changing innings in World Cups. Meanwhile, the cricketer is already 35 and with the next Asia Cup scheduled for 2027, there is a chance he might not be in the scheme of things. 

2. Mohammad Nadeem 

Mohammad Nadeem made his debut for Oman in 2014 at the age of 31. His breakthrough came in the 2018 Asia Cup Qualifier, where he scored his maiden international fifty against Hong Kong. Since then, he has made a reliable middle-order all-rounder, often anchoring Oman’s batting. His performance played a big role in Oman securing ODI status in 2019.
In 42 ODIs, he averages over 41 with the bat and has chipped in with 21 wickets, while also being a useful T20I contributor. At 43, heading into the Asia Cup 2025, his experience will be important, but this could likely be his last time featuring in the Asia Cup.

3. Ehsan Khan 

Hong Kong’s experienced off-spinner Ehsan Khan has been a main member of their bowling unit for over a decade. Born on December 27, 1984, the 40-year-old has been a consistent wicket-taker and dependable performer in both ODIs and T20Is. His biggest impact has come in the shortest format, where he is Hong Kong’s leading wicket-taker with 128 scalps in 95 matches at an average of 16.54 and an economy of just 6.26.

In his short One-Day Internationals career, he has claimed 29 wickets in 15 games. Khan, however, could play his last Asia Cup, and he will look to perform to the best of his capabilities. Being one of the senior-most members of the side, he will also look to provide leadership and mentorship to help his side take on the heavyweights in the ongoing marquee T20 event.
 

4. Aamir Kaleem 

43-year-old Oman all-rounder, Aamir Kaleem, could be the last player for his team in the Asia Cup. Kaleem has been part of Oman’s set-up since 2012, contributing as both a left-arm spinner and a dependable batter. Initially batting at No. 11, he gradually moved into the middle order but made a stronger impact with the ball.

Though his career had ups and downs, Kaleem made a brilliant comeback in 2024 as an opener and has since become a regular. At 43, he remains an important player, recently notching his first international half-century with a match-winning, unbeaten 72 against the USA in February 2025. He has played over 40 T20Is and 15 ODIs and is expected to showcase his abilities in the ongoing event.

5. Mohammad Nabi 

Mohammad Nabi, who has been the face of Afghanistan cricket for almost a couple of decades now, could be playing his last Asia Cup in 2025. Since Afghanistan’s debut in the tournament in 2014, Nabi has been a regular member, featuring in every edition and even leading the team twice, in 2014 and 2022. The veteran all-rounder, now in his late 40s, has been important in Afghanistan’s dominance.

Nabi has represented Afghanistan in over 300 international matches, becoming the first Afghan cricketer to play 100 ODIs and take 100 wickets in the format. In the continental tournament, he has captained the team in four ODIs and five T20Is, winning one and two respectively. Collectively, in five editions, he has scored 351 runs and bagged 16 wickets.