India Set to Unveil Squad for Asia Cup 2025 with Surprises in Store

The anticipation is building up as the All India Men’s Senior Selection Committee gears up to announce the Indian squad for the forthcoming Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 on August 19. Speculations are rife about the finalized squads, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his committee set to reveal the official lineup through a press conference. In a surprising turn of events, Test captain Shubman Gill is expected to miss out on the final squad. The management seems inclined towards a specific combination, favoring Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for the opening slots, while Tilak Varma is slated for the No. 3 position. With anticipated captain Suryakumar Yadav set to bat at No. 4, Gill’s chances in the T20I set-up appear slim. Furthermore, the absence of Jasprit Bumrah is on the cards, as the fast bowler is likely to opt for rest to manage his workload concerns. In his place, left-arm speedster Arshdeep Singh is poised to lead the pace attack. Additionally, there are murmurs about Yuzvendra Chahal making a comeback, pending an official confirmation. The defending champions, India, are all set to kick off their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 in the eight-team tournament. Placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, India will compete in a round-robin format with each team within the group. Securing a top-two finish in the group stage will propel them to the Super Fours stage. Mark your calendars as India squares off against the UAE on September 10, followed by the highly anticipated showdown against Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai. The group stage culminates with India facing Oman on September 19, promising an exciting journey for the Indian team in the Asia Cup 2025.