New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- India have been the most successful side in the history of the Asia Cup. With eight titles ( 7 in ODIs and 1 in T20Is) in their cabinet, the Indian cricket team will be eyeing for a record ninth silverware when the 17th edition gets underway in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9. India's first appearance in the continental showpiece came in 1984 and continued to dominate the tournament until 1995.

Post 1995, it took India 15 years to reclaim the lost glory, under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Since then it was India all over once again, with their latest triumph coming in 2023. But, there was one edition when India decided to withdraw - in 1986. It came just two years after India won the inaugural tournament in 1984...