The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on September 9, 2025. The tournament, which will feature top Asian cricketing nations, will see a fresh-looking Indian team under a new leadership group. The tournament will be held in the T20 format. Fans are eager to see how the new squad performs on the big stage.
Full India Squad for Asia Cup 2025
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Harshit Rana
- Rinku Singh
New Captain and Vice-Captain
Suryakumar Yadav has been handed the captaincy of Team India, while young opener Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain. With senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli no longer part of the T20 setup, the responsibility now lies on the younger generation to take India forward.
Key Batting Choices
The batting line-up has an exciting mix of youth and experience. Alongside Suryakumar and Gill, India has included promising talents like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), and Rinku Singh. These players have performed well in the IPL and recent international matches, earning them a place in the squad.
All-Round Strength
Hardik Pandya returns to strengthen the all-round department. Along with him, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube provide valuable balance, giving India multiple options in both batting and bowling.
Their presence ensures depth in the middle order while also adding variety to India’s bowling attack. Hardik’s experience in high-pressure games will be crucial, while Axar’s accuracy and Dube’s power-hitting give the team flexibility. This trio makes India’s all-round unit one of the strongest in the tournament.
Bowling Attack
The bowling unit has a solid mix of pace and spin. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the fast-bowling attack, supported by Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, who gets a big opportunity at the international stage.
India has gone for a mix in the spin department with Kuldeep Yadav’s wrist-spin, Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery spin, and Axar Patel’s left-arm spin.
A New Era for Indian Cricket
This squad reflects the transition phase of Indian cricket. With experienced stars stepping aside, the Asia Cup 2025 will be a big test for the new generation. The leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, supported by Gill and Hardik Pandya, will be closely watched as India aims to defend its dominance in Asia.
Written by – kinjal
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