India’s 15-member squad for the 2025 Asia Cup will be announced on August 19 by the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar. Middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav is expected to lead the team. With all key players fit and available, the Men in Blue will aim to defend their title and make a strong impact.
Kaif picked Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as openers, with Tilak Varma at No. 3 and captain Suryakumar Yadav at No. 4. Vice-captain Axar Patel was slotted at No. 5.
Mohammad Kaif Leaves Out Varun Chakaravarthy in Playing XI
Mohammad Kaif picked Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube as all-rounders. They were part of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup-winning campaign. Washington Sundar was slotted at No. 8, considered the ideal successor to the retired Ravindra Jadeja.
Shubman Gill, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma, and Mohammed Siraj were named in the squad but placed on the bench during the tournament.
India to Begin 2025 Asia Cup Campaign Against UAE on September 10
The 2025 Asia Cup, hosted by the BCCI, will be held in the UAE from September 10 to 28. The Suryakumar Yadav-led team are grouped with Pakistan, UAE, and Oman in Group A. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are set to host the matches of the tournament.
The Super 4 stage starts on September 20, and the final is scheduled for September 28. There’s a possibility of two India-Pakistan encounters during the tournament.
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