India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad has been announced, featuring notable selections and omissions, including Shubman Gill as vice-captain and the absence of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the squad for the Asia Cup 2025, revealing several surprising choices. The announcement was made by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar alongside T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, following a meeting with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the selection committee.
This year’s squad features Shubman Gill as vice-captain, a decision that has garnered attention given his recent performances. Jasprit Bumrah, a key player for the team, is also included in the lineup. However, the selection process has sparked discussions among fans and analysts alike, particularly due to the exclusion of established players like Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Despite a less-than-stellar performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rinku Singh has made the cut for the squad, which raises questions about the selection criteria used by the committee. Jaiswal, who has been named among the five reserve players, will be hoping for an opportunity should any of the primary squad members be unable to participate.
The complete squad for Team India in the Asia Cup 2025 is as follows: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Harshit Rana, and Rinku Singh.
As the cricketing world gears up for the Asia Cup, the selections made by the BCCI will undoubtedly be scrutinized. Fans and experts will be watching closely to see how these choices impact India’s performance in the tournament.
According to NDTV, the squad announcement has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting Asia Cup 2025.
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