Key Highlights
India’s cricket board has named their 15-member squad for the T20 Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. Suryakumar Yadav takes over as captain, with Shubman Gill as his deputy. The pace attack includes Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh. Spin duties fall to Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy. The squad includes explosive batters like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, and Hardik Pandya. Wicketkeeping will be handled by Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma. First up, India plays UAE on September 10 in Dubai, followed by a high-stakes clash with Pakistan on September 14. Other squad standbys include Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Prasidh Krishna. This lineup blends experience and energy, aimed at winning the tournament and building momentum for future major events.
India Asia Cup 2025 Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Standbys: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel
India fixtures snapshot: vs UAE on 10 Sep, Dubai. vs Pakistan on 14 Sep, Dubai. Tournament window 9–28 Sep in UAE. Full schedule to follow from the ACC and hosts.
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Editor Insights
This squad shows smart planning. Rohit’s experience comes from the bench if needed. Gill brings calm to tough situations. Maxwell skills from Hardik add depth. The balance between pace and spin covers all game scenarios. The mix of veterans and young stars means India can switch strategies on the fly. If they play smart, this squad could dominate the Asia Cup and set up a strong run into next year.
Source & Attribution
This article relies on verified updates from BCCI and media for the squad list. Match dates and venue info come from ACC reporting.
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