Asia Cup 2025: India name 15-member squad, Jasprit Bumrah to play

The All India Men’s Senior Selection Committee has disclosed Team India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025. The selection panel, chaired by Ajit Agarkar has picked a 15-member squad, which will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, will see Shubman Gill act as the vice-captain. Meanwhile, key seniors like Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, and Arshdeep Singh will also be travelling to the United Arab Emirates for the eight-team event.

One of the most shocking inclusions was the name of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The world-class fast bowler was expected to have a rest for the continental tournament to prioritize his workload, keeping himself fit and available ahead of the upcoming red-ball assignments against West Indies and South Africa at home. However, since the tournament will be played in 20-over format, and Bumrah will bowl not more than 20–25 overs across the 20 days of the tournament, he has been included.

While it comes as extremely surprising, Abhishek Sharma will not be having Samson as his opening partner, since deputy captain Shubman Gill has been slated for the opening position. The top-order will be composed of Tilak Varma, who is slated to bat at No. 3. As a result, Jitesh Sharma will find a position in the middle order as the primary wicketkeeper-batter option over Samson, which sounds a little astounding.

The heavy load of the spin department will be carried by Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, while the pace attack will be taken care of by Bumrah, Arshdeep and Harshit Rana, not to forget Hardik Pandya as well, who has emerged as a genuine all-rounder for the team over the years.

India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh

India's Schedule for Asia Cup 2025