India Unveils Asia Cup 2025 Squad: Shubman Gill Back as Vice-Captain, Bumrah Returns; Shreyas Iyer Left Out

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced the squad for the Asia Cup 2025 following a selection meeting in Mumbai. Shubman Gill makes a notable return as the vice-captain, reinstating his role in India’s T20I setup. Jasprit Bumrah, having confirmed his availability after crucial rest, is poised to strengthen India’s pace attack, bringing relief to selectors. India’s full Asia Cup 2025 squad is:

• 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
• Rinku Singh

The announcement faced a delay due to heavy rains in Mumbai, with the city under red alert for persistent downpours. Despite the weather challenges, the selection committee finalized the squad amid much anticipation.

Veteran middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer, who had been in strong form during the IPL, was surprisingly omitted from the final squad. Yashasvi Jaiswal, favored for his aggressive powerplay batting, was included but is expected to serve as a backup opener. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant remains sidelined due to injury, paving the way for Sanju Samson to continue as the primary wicketkeeper.

India, the defending Asia Cup champions, will open their campaign against UAE on September 10, followed by a high-profile clash with Pakistan on September 14. The team’s solid blend of experience and youth reflects the selectors’ strategy to maintain continuity while injecting fresh energy.

With the squad set and expectations high, India aims to add another chapter of success to its illustrious Asia Cup history.

                                               

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