The Asia Cup 2025 is around the corner, and all eyes are on the Indian cricket team as it looks to defend its crown in the UAE. Scheduled from September 9 to 28, this year’s tournament returns to the T20 format, giving India a crucial chance to fine-tune its combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad led by Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill as the vice-captain. Five standby players have also been named to provide backup across departments.
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| Player | Role | Age | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
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| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Batter | 34y 339d | Right-hand bat | Right-arm Medium, Offbreak |
| Shubman Gill (vc) | Middle-order Batter | 25y 345d | Right-hand bat | Right-arm Offbreak |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 30y 281d | Right-hand bat | – |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 31y 301d | Right-hand bat | – |
| Rinku Singh | Middle-order Batter | 27y 311d | Left-hand bat | Right-arm Offbreak |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batting Allrounder | 24y 349d | Left-hand bat | Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| Shivam Dube | Allrounder | 32y 54d | Left-hand bat | Right-arm Medium |
| Hardik Pandya | Allrounder | 31y 312d | Right-hand bat | Right-arm Medium-fast |
| Axar Patel | Allrounder | 31y 211d | Left-hand bat | Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| Tilak Varma | Batting Allrounder | 22y 284d | Left-hand bat | Right-arm Offbreak |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | 26y 195d | Left-hand bat | Left-arm Medium-fast |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler | 31y 256d | Right-hand bat | Right-arm Fast |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler | 23y 240d | Right-hand bat | Right-arm Fast |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | 30y 248d | Left-hand bat | Left-arm Wrist spin |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler | 33y 355d | Right-hand bat | Legbreak Googly |
Standby Players (Reserves)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal – Batter
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Washington Sundar – Allrounder
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Riyan Parag – Allrounder
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Dhruv Jurel – Wicketkeeper-batter
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Prasidh Krishna – Fast bowler
Player Descriptions
Suryakumar Yadav (c):
Captain and T20 superstar, known for 360° strokeplay and fearless finishing. Returns after surgery to lead India.
Shubman Gill (vc):
Elegant and composed middle-order batter; anchors innings and accelerates when needed. T20 vice-captain.
Sanju Samson (wk):
Stylish and powerful; provides explosive batting and safe wicketkeeping.
Jitesh Sharma (wk):
Aggressive lower-order finisher; backup wicketkeeper adds depth to squad.
Rinku Singh:
Dependable finisher with calm temperament; excels in run chases.
Abhishek Sharma:
Aggressive opener and handy spin bowler; adds flexibility in batting and bowling.
Shivam Dube:
Explosive middle-order hitter and medium-pacer; strengthens batting depth.
Hardik Pandya:
Experienced allrounder; balances squad with batting, pace bowling, and leadership.
Axar Patel:
Reliable allrounder; controls middle overs with spin and contributes handy lower-order runs.
Tilak Varma:
Young, fearless middle-order batter; part-time off-spin option.
Arshdeep Singh:
India’s leading T20 pacer; deadly in death overs with yorkers and control.
Jasprit Bumrah:
Spearhead of India’s pace attack; known for variations and lethal yorkers.
Harshit Rana:
Young, aggressive pacer; brings raw pace and energy.
Kuldeep Yadav:
Premier wrist-spinner; takes wickets in middle overs with deceptive variations.
Varun Chakravarthy:
Mystery spinner; hard to read and effective on slow UAE pitches.
Balanced Squad Composition
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Batters: 5
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Allrounders: 5
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Wicketkeeper-batters: 2
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Specialist Bowlers: 3
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Spin + Pace Mix: 7 + 8 (counting allrounders)
The 5-5-5 balance between batters, allrounders, and bowlers gives India flexibility for different conditions.
India’s Asia Cup Legacy
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Most successful team in Asia Cup history – 8 titles (last in 2023).
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Defending champions heading into 2025.
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Potential India vs Pakistan clashes: Sept 14 (Group Stage), possible Super Four, and even a blockbuster final.
India’s Fixtures at Asia Cup 2025
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Sept 10: vs UAE (Dubai)
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Sept 14: vs Pakistan (Dubai)
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Sept 19: vs Oman (Abu Dhabi)
(Top 2 from the group advance to Super Fours.)
Final Word
The Indian cricket team for Asia Cup 2025 looks bold, balanced, and forward-looking. With Surya’s attacking mindset, Gill’s calmness, and a wealth of allrounders, India has assembled a squad built for modern T20 cricket.
The tournament will not just be about retaining the Asia Cup, but also about shaping India’s roadmap for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Fans can expect fireworks, especially in the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in Dubai.
