The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled the 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, set to be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28. With the tournament returning to the T20 format, the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has opted for a dynamic mix of seasoned campaigners and promising young talent. Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain, while Shubman Gill takes over as vice-captain. Take a look at the full squad,
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
Standby Players: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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The squad boasts a formidable batting lineup with Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, and Tilak Varma forming the core. All-rounders like Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Abhishek Sharma add depth and flexibility, while the spin department is well-covered with Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy.
Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace attack, supported by Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. Sanju Samson remains the first-choice keeper, with Jitesh Sharma being the secondary option. Both have impressed in recent domestic and IPL outings.
Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer have been left out, with selectors citing form and team balance as key factors. The squad reflects India’s intent to build a robust T20 unit ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Asia Cup 2025 Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 9 (Tue) | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 10 (Wed) | India vs UAE | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 11 (Thu) | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 12 (Fri) | Pakistan vs Oman | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 13 (Sat) | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 14 (Sun) | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 15 (Mon) | UAE vs Oman | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 15 (Mon) | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 16 (Tue) | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 17 (Wed) | Pakistan vs UAE | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 18 (Thu) | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 19 (Fri) | India vs Oman | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 20 (Sat) | Super Four: B1 vs B2 | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 21 (Sun) | Super Four: A1 vs A2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 23 (Tue) | Super Four: A2 vs B1 | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 24 (Wed) | Super Four: A1 vs B2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 25 (Thu) | Super Four: A2 vs B2 | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 26 (Fri) | Super Four: A1 vs B1 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 28 (Sun) | Final | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
India, the defending champions, are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman. They kick off their campaign against UAE on September 10 in Dubai, followed by the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on September 14. Their final group-stage fixture will be against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
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