The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to begin on September 9, featuring eight teams, with matches to be held across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This will be the first time the continental tournament returns to the T20I format since 2022, when Sri Lanka emerged as champions, defeating Pakistan in the final
India's players celebrate their win at the end of the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan in 2022 (Pic: AFP)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, with Suryakumar Yadav set to lead the side. In a surprising move, Shubman Gill has been appointed vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel, who remains in the squad but will now serve in a more conventional role.
The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to begin on September 9, featuring eight teams, with matches to be held across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This will be the first time the continental tournament returns to the T20I format since 2022, when Sri Lanka emerged as champions, defeating Pakistan in the final.
India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma in 2022, failed to reach the final, crashing out during the Super Four stage. Since then, the Indian T20I setup has undergone a significant transformation, with a new generation of players taking center stage. Notably, only four players from India’s 2022 Asia Cup squad have been retained for the upcoming edition, reflecting the selectors’ bold transition towards a youth-driven approach.
Hardik Pandya, a vital cog in India’s white-ball setup, remains a key figure. His experience and balance as a batting all-rounder continue to be invaluable, and he will once again play a central role in India’s campaign.
Patel, who was once seen as a vice-captaincy candidate for the 2025 edition, still finds a place in the squad. Despite being replaced by Gill in the leadership group, Axar's consistency as a spin-bowling all-rounder ensures his continued relevance.
Suryakumar Yadav, who was part of the 2022 squad as a player, has now been entrusted with the captaincy. The 34-year-old will look to lead from the front in what will be a crucial tournament ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Arshdeep Singh remains the only fast bowler from the 2022 edition to be retained. Known for his death-over skills, Arshdeep has become a mainstay in India’s T20I bowling lineup.
Several prominent names from the 2022 Asia Cup squad, including Rohit, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and Dinesh Karthik, have since retired from T20Is. Rishabh Pant was unavailable due to injury, while others such as KL Rahul, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yuzvendra Chahal have seemingly fallen out of favor in the shortest format.
India’s squad for Asia Cup 2022
Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc, wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Avesh Khan, Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Suryakumar Yadav
India’s 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
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
