The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the Asia Cup 2025 squad, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates from 9 September to 28 September. The selectors have chosen a mix of experienced stars and promising youngsters, while some popular names have been left out, creating debate among fans.
Leadership Roles
Suryakumar Yadav has been named the captain, rewarded for his aggressive batting and consistent T20 form. Shubman Gill will be the vice-captain, showing that the selectors are grooming him for future leadership roles.
Complete 15-Member India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
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Stand-By Players
Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Key Highlights of the Squad
- Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the major omissions. While Jaiswal has been kept as a stand-by, many expected him in the main 15.
- Jasprit Bumrah’s return after injury is a huge boost for the pace attack. He will lead the bowling unit with Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana.
- The spin department looks strong with Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, backed by all-rounder Axar Patel.
- Rinku Singh’s inclusion adds firepower to the finishing department. His T20 finishing skills are highly valued.
- Young players like Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, and Harshit Rana bring fresh energy to the squad.
Experience Meets Youth
The squad balances senior stars like Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav with young talent like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. Having two wicketkeepers – Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma – gives flexibility in team selection.
India’s Strategy for Asia Cup 2025
The Asia Cup is seen as preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026. By mixing proven match-winners with fresh faces, selectors are focusing on both short-term success and long-term planning.
The UAE pitches usually support both spin and pace. With Bumrah in pace and Kuldeep handling spin, plus all-rounders like Axar, Hardik, and Dube, India looks well-balanced for different match conditions.
Final Thoughts
The Asia Cup 2025 India squad is a blend of experience and youth, with leadership under Suryakumar Yadav. While fans are surprised by the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Jaiswal, there is excitement around youngsters getting opportunities.
India will aim not only to win the Asia Cup but also to build momentum for the T20 World Cup 2026. All eyes will be on how this team performs in UAE conditions against tough Asian rivals.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The squad is based on the official BCCI announcement. Final changes may happen due to injuries or other reasons before or during the Asia Cup 2025.
