Asia Cup 2025 India team announced
Yashasvi Jaiswal cannot be overlooked in India’s Asia Cup squad, which will be revealed in the middle of next week, but Shubman Gill “can’t be disregarded.”
Shubman Gill, the Test captain of India, is expected to take charge of the country’s T20I team at the 2025 Asia Cup. After the Center of Excellence’s (CoE) Sports Science team submits the medical status of every player, the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI senior selection committee is expected to unveil India’s Asia Cup roster on August 19 or 20. According to news agency PTI, captain Suryakumar Yadav has returned to batting in the nets at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. This is a significant update on the player.
During Suryakumar’s initial spell as T20 skipper in Sri Lanka last year, Shubman Gill, who recently displayed his fiery form in Test series against England, was his deputy. However, Axar Patel took over as vice-captain for India in their most recent home Twenty20 International series. This presents selectors with an interesting choice: should they keep Gill’s leadership continuity or prioritize his current form?
It is anticipated that Suryakumar’s core batting group, which consists of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya, will stay together.
Axar Patel donned the vice-captain’s armband during India’s most recent home Twenty20 International series, despite Gill previously leading India in Test matches and scoring an incredible 754 runs against England. It’s interesting to note that when Suryakumar took over as Sri Lanka’s T20 skipper last year, Gill was the backup. The selectors are confronted with a classic issue of form versus continuity, since both players are vying for the same leadership role once more.
Selection Battles for Wicketkeepers and All-Roster Players
Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel are fighting for the second spot, while Sanju Samson seems certain to be the first-choice keeper. Although Jurel played in the most recent Twenty20 International series, Jitesh’s finishing prowess during RCB’s IPL championship run has strengthened his argument.
Due to an injury sustained during the England series, Nitish Kumar Reddy is not expected to play in the competition. The front-runner to support Hardik Pandya in the all-rounder position is Shivam Dube, who made an impression against England.
Combination and Spin Options for Bowling
Bumrah will lead the pace attack with Arshdeep Singh at his side. Either IPL sensation Prasidh Krishna, who claimed 25 wickets in the previous season, or Harshit Rana, whose bounce and speed have attracted the selectors’ attention, might take the third pacer’s berth.
Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and either Varun Chakravarthy or Kuldeep Yadav are probably going to be part of the spin department given the circumstances in the United Arab Emirates.
