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India Release 2025 Asia Cup Squad

As cricket fans around the world set their sights on the 2025 Asia Cup, scheduled in the UAE from 9th September to 28th September 2025, India unveiled its 15‑member squad in Mumbai on 19th August, signalling a blend of experience, strategic depth, and a dash of controversy. At the top of the leadership hierarchy is Suryakumar Yadav, retained as the T20I captain, a role in which he has enjoyed tremendous success, winning 18 of 21 matches since taking over following the 2024 T20 World Cup. His aggressive batting style and captaincy acumen remain pivotal to India’s approach. This article talks about the rest of the Indian squad for the 2025 Asia Cup being released.

India Release 2025 Asia Cup Squad

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Joining Suryakumar Yadav in leadership roles is Shubman Gill, returning to T20 internationals and elevated to vice‑captain, a testament to his extraordinary form, both in England, where he scored over 750 Test series runs, and in the IPL. Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill will lead the Indian squad as the captain and vice-captain, and the rest of tvhe Indian squad for the 2025 Asia Cup is mentioned below:

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh

India has assembled a potent top and middle order, featuring power-hitters like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and dual-role keepers Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson,  all backed by strong IPL performances. Abhishek Sharma earned his slot not just as an opener but for his handy spin bowling, giving the captain flexibility at the toss and on-field options. Sanju Samson brings T20I consistency, while Jitesh Sharma, who excelled with RCB in the IPL, secured the backup wicketkeeper slot. All-rounders Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel offer depth in both disciplines, with Axar’s left-arm spin filling especially important gaps since Jadeja’s retirement.

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India’s pace battery features established match-winners and emerging talent. The ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah made the squad despite injury concerns; his control and death-over skills remain unmatched. Arshdeep Singh, India’s highest wicket-taker since the last T20 WC and a standout performer in IPL 2025, brings consistency and left-arm variety. Harshit Rana, though less proven, was favoured over Prasidh Krishna due to his raw pace and training ground familiarity, particularly under the mentorship of coach Gautam Gambhir. Varun Chakravarthy, India’s leading T20I wicket-taker since the last T20 WC, complements Kuldeep Yadav, one of the most consistent Indian spinners across formats. Axar Patel adds left-arm spin with batting depth, while Rinku Singh, though primarily a finisher, also brings some spin option flexibility.

🚨 A look at #TeamIndia‘s squad for #AsiaCup 2025 🔽 pic.twitter.com/3VppXYQ5SO

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 19, 2025

There have been several big names who have missed out on the Asia Cup squad. These players include the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna. The exclusion of these players has become a controversy, and former cricketer Madan Lal expressed surprise at Jaiswal’s exclusion, remarking that players who “make the team win” deserved inclusion. Abhishek Nayar questioned whether favouritism, especially toward players from KKR like Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh, influenced selections.

India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad reflects a strong, well-balanced mix of leadership, power, variety, and tactical flexibility. The inclusion of established names like Bumrah, Axar, and Kuldeep, alongside the return of Gill and the rise of Abhishek Sharma and Jitesh, points to an aggressive, multi-dimensional approach. However, the omission of high-performing talents like Iyer, Jaiswal, and Washington Sundar, coupled with controversies about favouritism, remains a talking point that pundits and fans will dissect until India’s first match.

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