India Squad for Asia Cup 2025 Announced Suryakumar Yadav to Lead, Gill Named Vice-Captain
The India squad for Asia Cup 2025 has been revealed, generating excitement ahead of the UAE tournament. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the side, while Shubman Gill takes charge as vice-captain. With a mix of youth and experience, India looks determined to defend its title.
Key Picks and Leadership
Suryakumar Yadav leads the India squad for Asia Cup 2025, bringing his aggressive style and leadership qualities. Alongside him, Shubman Gill adds composure as vice-captain. The batting line-up includes Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel. This combination gives India both power-hitters and steady middle-order options.
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– Captain:Suryakumar Yadav
– Vice Captain:Shubman Gill
– Wicketkeepers:Sanju Samson & Jitesh Sharma
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Wicketkeepers and Spin Options
Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma strengthen the squad as wicketkeepers, offering flexibility in the batting order. Furthermore, India’s spin attack looks sharp with Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy. Hardik Pandya’s occasional spin adds variety. With these resources, the team is well prepared for UAE’s spin-friendly conditions.
Notable Omissions
The squad announcement surprised fans with the absence of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Despite strong IPL performances, they did not find a place in the main squad. However, Ajit Agarkar explained that squad balance and limited slots forced tough choices. Standby players include Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel, keeping India’s bench strength intact.
Asia Cup 2025 Format and Dates
The Asia Cup 2025 runs from September 9 to 28 in the United Arab Emirates. Eight teams will compete through group stages, followed by the Super Four and the final. As defending champions, India enters the tournament with high expectations. Therefore, the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and the balanced squad could prove crucial in retaining the trophy.
