The Senior Men’s Selection Committee of BCCI, led by Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar along with SS Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra, and S Sharath, announced the Asia Cup 2025 India Squad on Tuesday, September 19.
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Suryakumar Yadav has been named Captain of the 15-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE (September 9–28).
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Shubman Gill, India’s Test skipper, will be the vice-captain. He last played a T20I in July 2024 against Sri Lanka.
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Abhishek Sharma (ICC T20I No.1 batter) and Tilak Varma (ICC T20I No.2 batter) have been rewarded for their brilliant T20 performances.
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All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel strengthen India’s balance.
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Pace attack: Jasprit Bumrah will lead, supported by Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana.
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Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy are India’s spin options.
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Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma are part of the squad. Jitesh’s IPL 2025 finishing form may give him an edge in the playing XI.
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Rinku Singh, known for his game-changing knocks, has secured a place as a finisher in the Asia Cup 2025 India Squad.
Team India Reserves for Asia Cup 2025
The selectors have also announced strong backups in the Asia Cup India squad announcement. The reserves for India are:
Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Asia Cup 2025 India Squad Announcement
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India’s campaign at the Asia Cup 2025 will begin against hosts UAE on September 10 at the Dubai International Stadium.
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The much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for September 14 in the group stage.
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India are the reigning Asia Cup champions and the most successful team in the tournament’s history, with 8 titles, their latest win coming in 2023.
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Sri Lanka were the last team to win the Asia Cup in the T20 format (2022), defeating Pakistan in the final.
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Since 2016, the Asia Cup has alternated between T20I and ODI formats.
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The 2023 edition was played in the 50-over format, while the 2025 edition (17th Asia Cup) will return to the T20 format.
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For India, the Asia Cup 2025 will be the only multi-team tournament before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Asia Cup 2025 India Squad
The Asia Cup 2025 India Squad looks balanced and competitive, capable of taking on any opponent. With Surya Kumar Yadav leading the team and Shubman Gill as his deputy, fans are expecting an aggressive and fearless brand of cricket. The Asia Cup 2025 India Squad is ready to showcase its strength and aim for another continental title.
Surya Kumar Yadav (Captain)
Right Handed Batsman
Shubman Gill (Vice Captain)
Right Handed Batsman
Abhishek Sharma
Left Handed Batsman
Tilak Varma
Left Handed Batsman
Hardik Pandya
All-Rounder
Axar Patel
All-Rounder
Shivam Dube
All-Rounder
Jasprit Bumrah
Right Arm Fast Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
Left Arm Medium Fast
Harshit Rana
Right Arm Fast Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav
Left Arm Wrist Spinner
Varun Chakaravarthy
Right Arm Spinner
Sanju Samson
Wicket-Keeper Batsman
Jitesh Sharma
Wicket-Keeper Batsman
Rinku Singh
Left Handed Batsman, Finisher
Five shocking omissions from India squad for Asia Cup 2025
While the selectors have announced a strong Asia Cup 2025 India Squad, a few big names have missed out, leaving fans and experts surprised. Here are the five most shocking omissions:
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Shreyas Iyer – Despite a stellar IPL season where he smashed 604 runs at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 175, guiding his team to the final, Iyer couldn’t find a spot in the Asia Cup squad. His last T20I for India came against Australia in 2023, and many expected his form to earn him a recall.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal – One of the most surprising exclusions was young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. A member of India’s last T20 World Cup-winning squad as a reserve opener, he had another strong IPL season, scoring 559 runs at an average of 43.00 and a strike rate of nearly 160 for Rajasthan Royals.
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Washington Sundar – The off-spinning all-rounder, who impressed in the recent Test series against England, was also overlooked. His ability to contribute both with the bat and ball made him a valuable option, but the selectors decided otherwise.
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Prasidh Krishna – Fresh from a brilliant IPL campaign where he claimed the Purple Cap with 25 wickets in just 15 matches, Prasidh’s omission has raised eyebrows. He had also featured in the Test series against England, adding to the surprise of his exclusion.
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Mohammed Siraj – The pace spearhead, who was instrumental in India’s Test series win against England and picked up 16 wickets in this year’s IPL, also failed to make the cut. His absence is being seen as one of the biggest talking points from the squad announcement.
❓FAQ’s
Q- Shreyas Iyer, a huge miss for Team India?
Answer: “No fault of Shreyas Iyer. With respect to Shreyas Iyer, you’ve got to tell me who he can replace? At the moment, he will have to wait for his chance,” said Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar while addressing his omission.
Q- Why was Yashasvi Jaiswal not selected in the 15-man squad?
Answer: “Yashasvi missed out. It is hard on him, but it was between him and Abhishek Sharma, who has done well for India in the T20Is,” explained Ajit Agarkar.
Q- Why is Rinku Singh included in the squad?
Answer: Rinku Singh has developed a reputation as a reliable finisher in T20 cricket. His ability to change games in the death overs, combined with consistent IPL performances, convinced the selectors to reward him with a spot in the Asia Cup 2025 India Squad.
Q- Who will open for India in Asia Cup 2025?
Answer: With Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill in the squad, India is likely to go with this pair at the top. Sanju Samson could also be an option if the team looks for a more aggressive start.