Asia Cup 2025: BCCI to Announce India’s Squad on August 19, Suryakumar Yadav to Continue as Captain
Squad Announcement in Mumbai
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will unveil the squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on August 19 in Mumbai. A formal press conference, led by Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, will follow the selection meeting, where the chosen players will be officially announced.
SKY Confirmed as Captain After Recovery
T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) has made significant progress in his recovery from a sports hernia surgery and has already resumed batting at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. He will travel to Mumbai for the selection meeting, and his involvement signals the selectors’ faith in him as India’s T20 skipper. This also quashes all speculation that Test captain Shubman Gill might be handed the reins in the shortest format.
Shubman Gill Facing T20 Uncertainty
Although entrusted with leading India in Tests, Shubman Gill is battling to secure a consistent place in the T20 squad. With the team management leaning towards new opening combinations, Gill may find himself out of contention for the Asia Cup lineup. His absence could underline India’s shift toward a fresh T20 template.
Samson–Abhishek Likely to Open
Selectors are expected to back Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as India’s opening pair in the Asia Cup. Both players have been in good touch and are seen as key to India’s aggressive batting approach in the powerplay overs. Their elevation reflects the team’s strategy to inject youthful energy and attacking intent at the top of the order.
Big Names on the Sidelines
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: Despite excelling in the England Test series, the left-hander has been advised to channel his focus toward red-ball cricket, hinting at his omission from the T20 setup.
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Shreyas Iyer: The middle-order batter is likely to be overlooked as selectors explore more consistent and injury-free options for the Asia Cup squad.
Tournament Schedule and India’s Opener
The Asia Cup 2025 will commence on September 9 with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. India will open their campaign the next day, September 10, against the UAE in Dubai. The group stages will test India’s bench strength while setting the stage for knockout challenges.
Why This Asia Cup Is Crucial for India
This tournament arrives at a transitional phase in Indian cricket. Having undergone changes in leadership and strategy after the 2024 T20 World Cup, India will look to establish a stable core under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy. The Asia Cup will not only provide regional bragging rights but also act as a testing ground for new combinations and a launchpad toward upcoming ICC tournaments.