Suryakumar Yadav will lead India in the Asia Cup 2025. The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 is just around the corner, featuring eight teams battling for the coveted title. The tournament kicks off on 9th September, with the final set for 28th September, and all matches scheduled in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
India enters the tournament as one of the favourites, riding on their impressive white-ball form in recent years. With a mix of experienced players and promising youngsters, the team is expected to continue its fearless, aggressive brand of cricket.
The Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025 is likely to be announced on 19th August. In recent days, numerous reports have suggested that some senior players could miss out, reflecting the evolving nature of India’s T20I setup.
The BCCI has increasingly focused on giving opportunities to young talent. Since the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, India’s approach has shifted, and under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, the Men in Blue have delivered some remarkable performances.
3 In-Form Indian Cricketers Who Could Miss Asia Cup 2025
As fans eagerly await the announcement of India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, a few in-form stars might surprisingly miss out. Here are three players in scintillating form who could be left out:
Shubman Gill
Despite his sensational form, Shubman Gill could miss the Asia Cup. The Test captain scored a whopping 754 runs, including four centuries, in the recent England series and has been consistent in the IPL too. However, his absence from India’s T20I plans makes his inclusion tricky. With Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav performing exceptionally in the format, it would be tough to sideline any of them for Gill.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a run-machine in both T20Is and Tests, amassing 411 runs in the England series alone. Yet, the rise of Abhishek Sharma, India’s top-ranked T20I batter, could block Jaiswal’s path. Reports also suggest the management prefers to keep its core T20 squad intact, asking Jaiswal to focus more on red-ball cricket.
Mohammed Siraj
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, after a stellar England Test series with 23 wickets in five matches, might be rested for the Asia Cup. With frontline pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh leading the T20I attack, Siraj’s chances of selection are slim, especially as he hasn’t been as impactful in the shorter format.
