India has been preparing with different team combinations in both long and short formats over the past year. The selectors have now locked in a balanced squad that combines experience with fresh talent.
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
- Batters: Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
- Spinners: Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav (returns after Champions Trophy)
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Pacers: Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh
Sanju Samson has been chosen as the first-choice wicketkeeper, while Jitesh Sharma is the backup option.
Key Talking Points in BCCI's Selection
The biggest surprises in the India Asia Cup 2025 squad are the omissions of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer. Both players were expected to feature, especially after strong domestic performances. Moreover, despite the IPL 2025 showcasing top talent, including Sai Sudharsan (leading run scorer) and Prasidh Krishna (highest wicket-taker), their efforts were overlooked in the main squad.
However, the selectors have included some of these names in the reserve players list: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Asia Cup 2025 Format and India’s Fixtures
The Asia Cup 2025 will follow the 20-over format (T20), with 8 teams participating in the competition. India’s campaign begins on 10 September 2025 against the UAE in Dubai. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for 14 September 2025, also in Dubai. India will then face Oman on 19 September in Abu Dhabi..
Pakistan Squad Without Senior Stars
Interestingly, Pakistan has already announced its squad for the Asia Cup 2025, notably excluding veteran players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. This decision has sparked discussions about both nations adopting a new-look squad for the tournament.
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
The India Asia Cup 2025 squad has a powerful mix of young guns and experienced players, with Suryakumar Yadav leading from the front. With strong hitters like Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, and Tilak Varma, alongside world-class bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, India looks ready to make a serious push for the title. Fans are especially excited about the high-voltage India vs Pakistan match in Dubai.
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