In a year that promises multiple India vs Pakistan clashes, the Asia Cup 2025 is set to be an exciting event for cricket fans. Following their comprehensive win against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India is gearing up for another showdown in the Asia Cup, scheduled for September. According to a CricBuzz report, the tournament will feature eight teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Hong Kong, and Nepal. The teams will be divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super 4s and potentially facing each other again in the final.
The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20 format, serving as a crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup next year. India’s squad for the tournament is expected to be significantly different from the one that participated in the ICC Champions Trophy. The team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with key players like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to make a return due to the importance of the tournament. Other potential batters include Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh.
Sanju Samson, who has performed well for India, faces uncertainty regarding his inclusion in the squad, especially with the return of senior players. His performance in the upcoming IPL will be crucial in determining his place. Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Reddy, who were part of the squad for the England T20Is, might have to make way for the returning stars.
Hardik Pandya is expected to be the lone fast-bowling all-rounder, while Axar Patel and Washington Sundar could be the spin all-rounders. India’s spin attack is likely to be strong, with Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav in the squad. As for the pacers, Jasprit Bumrah is set to make a comeback, joining Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Mohammed Shami.
*India’s Likely Squad for Asia Cup 2025:*
– Suryakumar Yadav (C)
– Shubman Gill
– Yashasvi Jaiswal
– Sanju Samson (wk)
– Abhishek Sharma
– Tilak Varma
– Hardik Pandya
– Rinku Singh
– Axar Patel (vc)
– Harshit Rana
– Arshdeep Singh
– Mohammad Shami
– Varun Chakravarthy
– Kuldeep Yadav
– Washington Sundar
The Asia Cup 2025 promises to be a thrilling tournament, with India aiming to field their strongest squad and build momentum for the T20 World Cup. Fans can look forward to high-stakes matches and intense rivalries, especially between India and Pakistan.
