Aug 12, 2025 | New Delhi : India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad is expected to be announced by the BCCI senior selection committee around August 19 or 20, following a key medical update on all players. The selection is especially focused on skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s fitness, who has resumed batting in the nets at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

Shubman Gill in Line for Leadership Role
Test captain Shubman Gill is widely regarded as an essential part of the squad and is in strong contention for a leadership role in the T20I team. Gill recently made headlines with an incredible 754 runs in the Test series against England, cementing his place as a key player. While Axar Patel served as vice-captain during India’s last home T20I series, Gill had previously been deputy when Suryakumar Yadav took over as T20 captain in Sri Lanka last year.

With both players now in contention for leadership, selectors face a classic dilemma of form versus continuity. The current core group under Suryakumar’s captaincy — Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya — is expected to remain largely unchanged.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Others on the Sidelines
Despite strong claims, players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan may not make the squad due to the top-order logjam. Additionally, KL Rahul, though first choice in ODIs, is unlikely to be part of the Asia Cup T20 squad as his style doesn’t fit the middle-order plans.

Wicketkeeping and Finishing Battle
Sanju Samson looks like a lock for the primary wicketkeeper slot. The competition for the second wicketkeeper position is between Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel. Jurel played in the last T20 series, but Jitesh’s finishing abilities for RCB in the IPL have made him a strong contender.

Bowling and Fitness Updates
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s leading pace bowler, is expected to return for the Asia Cup but might be rested for the opening Test of the West Indies tour in early October due to the tight schedule. Arshdeep Singh is expected to be the second seamer, with the third pace spot likely to be decided between IPL standout Prasidh Krishna and the in-form Harshit Rana.

The spin department is anticipated to feature Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and either Kuldeep Yadav or Varun Chakravarthy, depending on conditions in the UAE.

Probable Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
Shubman Gill
Abhishek Sharma
Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper)
Tilak Varma
Hardik Pandya
Shivam Dube
Axar Patel
Washington Sundar
Kuldeep Yadav / Varun Chakravarthy
Jasprit Bumrah
Arshdeep Singh
Harshit Rana / Prasidh Krishna
Jitesh Sharma / Dhruv Jurel
Key Matches Ahead
India will open their Asia Cup campaign against UAE on September 10, with a highly anticipated match against Pakistan scheduled for September 14. These crucial fixtures mean selectors have important decisions to finalize a balanced and competitive squad.

As the Asia Cup approaches, the selectors’ focus on player fitness and form will be pivotal. Shubman Gill’s potential leadership role and Suryakumar Yadav’s recovery are among the key storylines to watch. Fans eagerly await the official squad announcement to see how India plans to tackle this major T20 tournament.