India Announces Asia Cup 2025 Squad: Suryakumar Yadav to Captain, Shubman Gill Named Vice-Captain

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced Team India’s 15-member squad for the T20 Asia Cup 2025. With the tournament set to begin later this month, the selectors have opted for a balanced mix of youth and experience, keeping the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in mind.

Key Highlights of India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad

Suryakumar Yadav to Lead: The explosive middle-order batter will captain India in the Asia Cup, a decision that reflects his leadership experience in the shortest format.

Shubman Gill Elevated: Test skipper Gill has been appointed as vice-captain, marking his growing stature in Indian cricket.

Bumrah’s Return: Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah is back in the squad, boosting India’s pace attack.

Spin Strength: Kuldeep Yadav retains his spot after consistent performances, supported by all-rounder Axar Patel.

New Face in Focus: Young all-rounder Abhishek Sharma makes the cut, offering flexibility with both bat and ball.

Finisher Role: Rinku Singh has been rewarded for his finishing abilities in limited-overs cricket.

Major Omissions

Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer failed to make the squad. Jaiswal’s inconsistent run and Iyer’s dip in form have opened doors for younger players. Sanju Samson is included as the second wicketkeeper alongside Rishabh Pant.

India’s Full Asia Cup 2025 Squad

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Ravi Bishnoi

Tournament Outlook

With Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan also fielding strong sides, the Asia Cup 2025 promises to be a thrilling contest. India, under a fresh leadership duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill, will look to reclaim regional dominance and build momentum ahead of global tournaments.