The Asia Cup 2025 is set to return in T20 format from September 9–28 in the UAE, and India has announced a bold, balanced squad to defend its crown. Led by Suryakumar Yadav with Shubman Gill as vice-captain, the 15-member team features a strong mix of batters, allrounders, wicketkeeper-options, and a potent bowling unit.
Squad Highlights
The blog “Indian Cricket Team for Asia Cup 2025 – Full Squad, Player List, Key Reserves and Analysis” breaks down every player’s role. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma offer wicketkeeping depth, while Rinku Singh and Abhishek Sharma strengthen India’s finishing and top-order firepower. Allrounders like Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube provide balance, giving the team flexibility across conditions. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy form a deadly attack with both pace and spin variety.
Balance & Legacy
The squad maintains a near-perfect 5-5-5 balance between batters, allrounders, and bowlers, reflecting India’s modern T20 approach. With eight Asia Cup titles, India enters as the most successful team and defending champions.
Final Word
Backed by attacking intent, depth in all departments, and blockbuster fixtures like India vs Pakistan on September 14, this squad is built not just to win the Asia Cup, but also to fine-tune for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
