The BCCI today, August 19, 2025, unveiled India’s 15-member squad for Asia Cup 2025, scheduled in the UAE from September 9 to 28.
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill, returning to the T20I team after a year
Asia Cup 2025 India Squad is trending across platforms, fueled by the unexpected non-selection of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and the appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Mohammed Siraj’s exclusion has fans questioning whether his omission was justified, given his recent form.
India Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Surya Kumar 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
Key Inclusions:
- Explosive openers: Abhishek Sharma continues, likely alongside Gill or Sanju Samson
- Middle order: Sanju Samson (#3), followed by SKY at #4, with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya anchoring the finishers.
- Balance and depth: Axar Patel at #7 adds batting strength and spin options.
- Specialist players: Jasprit Bumrah, returning after careful rest in England, and Arshdeep Singh lead the pace department
- Spin pairing: Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy bring experience and mystery bowling, particularly suited for UAE conditions
Notable Omissions:
- Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal did not make the squad, a decision that has sparked major fan backlash and debate. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar commented that Iyer’s exclusion was not due to poor form: “not his fault but limited spots”
- Jaiswal was edged out in favor of the in-form Abhishek Sharma, who also offers bowling utility.
- Other players left in the standby list include Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel.
- Former cricketer Abhishek Nayar questioned the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer, especially after an incredible IPL performance in the 2025 edition.
- Overall, the squad reflects a mix of tested match-winners and dynamic players, with an eye on the 2026 T20 World Cup.
India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Recap
On August 19, 2025, BCCI officially revealed Team India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad ahead of the Asia Cup T20 matches, set to unfold in the UAE from September 9 to 28. In a surprise twist, Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain, returning to the India Asia Cup 2025 squad after more than a year in T20 silence, while Suryakumar Yadav leads as captain.
Predicted Playing XI
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilka Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
The Asia Cup India Squad 2025 boasts a blend of firepower and finesse:
- Openers: Abhishek Sharma’s consistency retains him a spot in India’s Asia Cup squad; he may open alongside Gill or Sanju Samson.
- Middle order: Sanju Samson (#3), Suryakumar Yadav (#4), followed by youthful aggression from Tilak Varma, strengthened by finishing skills from Hardik Pandya.
- All-round depth: Axar Patel adds both lower-order batting strength and spin options.
- Bowling options: Jasprit Bumrah returns to spearhead the pace attack, supported by Arshdeep Singh and a lethal spin combo—Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy—expected to exploit UAE conditions.
Despite widespread expectations, Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal were omitted from the India Asia Cup 2025 squad, triggering strong fan reactions and discussion about selection fairness. The BCCI Asia Cup squad announcement included a standby roster featuring Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel.
The announcement not only marked the finalization of the Asia Cup 2025 India squad but also set the stage for key debates about merit, loyalty, and strategy as India gears up for the tournament—and future challenges like the T20 World Cup.
