The BCCI has revealed the Indian squad for the 2025 Asia Cup, set to begin on September 9. This tournament serves as a vital preparation for the T20 World Cup. The squad features a mix of seasoned players and new faces.
Suryakumar Yadav will captain the team, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Their leadership will be important in the competitive Asia Cup.
The squad includes notable omissions, such as Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The selectors have opted for a different combination. The middle order looks strong with Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh. The return of Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube provides multiple all-round options. Axar Patel adds further balance.
Jitesh Sharma has been selected as the wicket-keeper. The bowling attack has a balanced look, featuring Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana bring youthful pace. Varun Chakaravarthy’s inclusion adds variety.
This squad represents a mix of experience and youth. Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy will be under scrutiny. Players like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Harshit Rana will seek opportunities. The selectors have made bold choices. The outcome of these decisions will be seen during the tournament.
Team India Squad:
Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.