India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announced: Gill Vice-Captain, Iyer & Rahul Miss Out
The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, featuring the T20 format. India’s final 15-member squad was officially confirmed by the BCCI on August 19, 2025. The squad announcement gave clarity on leadership roles, included some surprise standbys, and left out a few experienced names.
Leadership Call: Suryakumar Captain, Gill Deputy
Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with Shubman Gill named vice-captain. This signals the selectors’ faith in Gill’s recent form and Yadav’s ability to marshal a young team. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar emphasized balance between form and adaptability in choosing the squad.
India’s Final 15-Member Squad (Asia Cup 2025)
As announced by the BCCI on August 19, India’s 15-member squad for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup is:
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
- Harshit Rana
- Rinku Singh
Standby / Reserve Players
The following players were named as standbys, indicating they were close to selection:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Prasidh Krishna
- Washington Sundar
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
Notable Omissions
Several big names did not make the main squad:
- Shreyas Iyer – despite strong IPL 2025 form, left out entirely.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – included only as a standby.
- KL Rahul – a regular until now, but surprisingly not picked.
- Rishabh Pant – unavailable due to injury.
Recap Table
| Category | Included Players |
|---|---|
| Final Squad (15) | Suryakumar (c), Shubman (vc), Abhishek, Tilak, Hardik, Shivam, Axar, Jitesh, Bumrah, Arshdeep, Varun, Kuldeep, Samson, Harshit, Rinku |
| Standby Players | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel |
| Big Names Omitted | Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (injured) |
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule Context
India opens their campaign in Dubai on September 9, with a much-anticipated clash against Pakistan in the group stage. With the T20 format, flexibility in roles and adaptability to conditions will be crucial throughout the Asia Cup 2025 schedule.
Disclaimer
All information is based on the official BCCI announcement as of August 19, 2025. Playing XIs and match details may change as the tournament progresses. This article is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the BCCI or Asia Cup organizers.
