The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled its 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 during a press conference in Mumbai. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian T20 team as captain, while Shubman Gill returns as the vice-captain, marking a significant comeback after a long absence from the T20I side.
Key Highlights of the Squad Announcement
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
- Notable exclusions: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer, which caused surprise among fans and experts
- Injuries: Rishabh Pant sidelined with a fractured foot, leading to Sanju Samson being the main wicketkeeper
- Selectors Chief: Ajit Agarkar highlighting the competitiveness and strategic nature of selections
Context and Expectations
This will be India’s first major T20 International event since their series against England earlier this year and post the IPL 2025. The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 28 in the United Arab Emirates, featuring strong competitors including Pakistan, UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, and Bangladesh.
Cricket fans and analysts are eager to see how the team, with its new strategic composition and leadership, performs in this significant regional tournament.
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