Defending champions India have announced a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, set to take place in the UAE, as they aim for a record ninth title. The team brings back some familiar faces while also rewarding players who have shone over the past year.
Suryakumar Yadav will captain the side, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. The squad strikes a balance between youth and experience, featuring consistent performers alongside senior players making their return.
The big news is the comeback of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who returns to T20Is after more than a year. He will lead the bowling attack alongside Arshdeep Singh and youngster Harshit Rana.
India’s batting looks solid, with Suryakumar joined by Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh, all of whom have been in strong form. In the wicketkeeping department, Sanju Samson is the first choice, with Jitesh Sharma as backup.
The all-round department is powered by Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube, while Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav will handle the spin duties.
India begin their campaign on September 10 against UAE, followed by a blockbuster clash with Pakistan on September 14, and then play Oman on September 19 before moving to the Super Four stage.
India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad:
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.
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