The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled a surprising 15-man squad for the Asia Cup 2025 to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. The team is led by Suryakumar Yadav as captain with Shubman Gill appointed as vice-captain, marking Gill’s return to the T20I format after over a year.
India’s Squad Details and Group Placement
India is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman. The squad features:
- Fifteen players in total
- Ten players making their T20 Asia Cup debut
- Notable omissions of established players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer
- Return of experienced pacer Jasprit Bumrah
- Absence of Rishabh Pant due to a fractured foot
- Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma selected as wicketkeepers
Selection Process and Team Outlook
The selection meeting experienced delays caused by heavy rains in Mumbai but was finally conducted with insights shared by captain Suryakumar Yadav and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. The team aims to blend experience with fresh talent as they prepare to defend their T20 World Cup 2026 title.
This announcement has sparked debate among former players and selectors regarding the unexpected omissions, indicating a bold strategy by the selectors.
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