The India squad for Asia Cup 2025 has officially been announced, with defending champions India naming a strong 15-member team for the tournament in the UAE. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the side as India looks to secure a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title.
Key Highlights of India Squad for Asia Cup 2025
- Jasprit Bumrah returns to India’s white-ball setup for the first time since the 2024 T20 World Cup.
- Kuldeep Yadav makes his comeback to T20 internationals.
- Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) will lead India in the tournament.
- Sanju Samson named first-choice wicketkeeper.
- Rising stars Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh strengthen the batting line-up.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Return in India squad for Asia Cup
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been included in the India squad for Asia Cup after missing several limited-overs series and the ICC Champions Trophy due to injury. Since the 2024 T20 World Cup final, Bumrah has only featured in Test cricket, but now returns to lead India’s bowling attack. His presence will add much-needed experience and firepower to India’s pace unit.
Young Talent in the Batting Order
The selectors have shown confidence in the younger crop of batters. Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh have all impressed with consistent performances over the past year. Their inclusion in the India squad for Asia Cup 2025 signals India’s intention to balance youth with experience.
They will be supported by captain Suryakumar Yadav, who continues to be one of the best T20 batters in the world. Shubman Gill also returns to the T20I team after more than a year, having last played against Sri Lanka in early 2024.
Wicketkeeping Options
Sanju Samson will take charge as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper. He has built a solid opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma in recent matches. Jitesh Sharma has also been added to provide backup in the wicketkeeping role. Both Samson and Jitesh are making their return to the T20I squad after more than a year.
Strong All-Round Department
India’s squad for the Asia Cup includes proven all-rounders who have been vital in recent ICC events. Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel retain their spots as first-choice all-rounders. Both were key players in India’s T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy victories.
They will be joined by Shivam Dube, whose power-hitting ability gives India depth in the lower order and flexibility with the ball.
Bowling Attack Led by Bumrah
India’s bowling attack looks strong and well-balanced. Bumrah will lead the pace department alongside Arshdeep Singh, who was named the 2024 ICC Men’s T20I Player of the Year, and rising star Harshit Rana.
In the spin department, Varun Chakravarthy continues to be the lead spinner after his excellent performances in the UAE during the Champions Trophy. He will be supported by Kuldeep Yadav, who is making his first T20I appearance since the 2024 World Cup final.
India Squad for Asia Cup 2025
- Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Jitesh Sharma
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Rinku Singh
Reserves: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Tournament Details
The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9 in the UAE, with India starting their campaign against the hosts on September 10. India enters the tournament as the most successful team in Asia Cup history, having already won eight titles.
With a mix of experienced stars and young talent, the India squad for Asia Cup 2025 looks balanced and powerful. Fans will be eager to see whether this team can defend the title and continue India’s dominance in Asian cricket.
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