The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced Team India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, set to be played in T20 format this September in Dubai. With an exciting mix of experienced stars and young talents, the Men in Blue will look to dominate the continental championship and bring the coveted trophy back home.
Key Highlights of the Squad
- Captaincy: Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, bringing his attacking style and T20 experience.
- Vice-Captain: Young opener Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain, showcasing his growing stature in the team.
- All-Round Strength: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel add balance with their power-hitting and bowling options.
- Bowling Attack: Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace department alongside Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, while spin duties will be handled by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy.
- Wicketkeeping Options: Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson provide flexibility in the middle order with both gloves and bat.
- Young Guns: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh add freshness and finishing firepower to the side.
Team India Squad for Asia Cup 2025
- Suryakumar 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
India’s Chances at the Asia Cup 2025
With a perfect blend of youth and experience, Team India looks well-prepared to face tough challenges from rivals like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The inclusion of dynamic finishers and specialist bowlers makes this squad one of the most balanced sides India has sent in recent years.
Fans will be eagerly waiting to see how Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy unfolds on the big stage, especially with the T20 World Cup 2026 also on the horizon.
