ASIA CUP 2025 INDIA SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT

 


At Sky Exchange, we bring you the latest cricket insights with clarity and authenticity. Today, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially named the 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Let’s break down the lineup, understand the decisions behind selections, and look ahead to the tournament.


CAPTAIN, VICE-CAPTAIN AND LEADERSHIP SETUP

Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed captain for the T20 format, a nod to his consistent performance and ability to energize the side. Shubman Gill returns to T20 international cricket and takes on the role of vice-captain, striking a fine balance between leadership and batting firepower.The Times of IndiaThe Economic TimesBusiness StandardIndia Today


BATTERS AND ALL-ROUNDERS

The opening pair includes Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, combining aggression with composure. Middle-order roles are held by Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh—each known for striking rates that can shift the momentum at critical junctures.Business StandardIndia Today

All-round depth comes through Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube, providing balance with both bat and ball.Business StandardIndia Today


WICKET-KEEPERS

The squad features two wicket-keeper options: Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson. Samson retains his place, offering experience and stability behind the stumps.Samayam MalayalamBusiness StandardIndia Today


BOWLING ATTACK

Pace battery includes Jasprit Bumrah—returning despite workload concerns—alongside Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana.The Times of IndiaThe Economic TimesBusiness Standard

On spin-friendly UAE surfaces, India relies on Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, giving selectors rotation and variation options.Business StandardNDTV Sports


PLAYER OMISSIONS & STANDBY LIST

Notable absentees include Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal, both of whom miss the 15-member squad but are named as reserves. The selectors opted for current form and T20 suitability.The Times of India+1The Economic TimesFirstpostIndia Today

Backup players on standby include Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.Firstpost


TOURNAMENT TIMELINE AND VENUES

The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to run from September 9 to 28 in the United Arab Emirates, featuring matches across Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.The Economic TimesJagranjosh.comThe Financial Express

India will begin their campaign against the UAE on September 10 in Dubai, and is slated to face Pakistan on September 14 in a highly anticipated clash.Business StandardJagranjosh.com

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