Anticipation surrounds the announcement of India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, with the team set to be revealed on Tuesday, August 19th. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav will address the media in Mumbai at a press conference. This event is expected to provide clarity on some of the most significant selection dilemmas. The T20I team has performed well, with only two losses since the 2024 T20 World Cup, despite absences of key players. The return of established players like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj presents tough choices. Gill and Jaiswal haven’t been part of the T20I format recently due to their Test duties and the Champions Trophy. Siraj has also been occupied with red-ball cricket. Jasprit Bumrah’s availability will also be a major consideration, with the selectors deciding between his participation in the Asia Cup or resting him for a Test series. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, which will see the full strength T20I team return for the first time since last year’s Sri Lanka tour. India’s campaign starts on September 10 against UAE, followed by a much-anticipated match against Pakistan on September 14. A second India-Pakistan match could occur on September 21 if both teams advance. The group stage concludes against Oman on September 19, with potential Super Four games against Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, or Hong Kong from September 22 to 25. The tournament final is scheduled for September 28. The Asia Cup serves as a vital preparatory phase for India, as they gear up for the T20 World Cup in 2026. The choices made by the selectors will be significant not only for the Asia Cup but also for India’s preparation for the global tournament.
