Shubman Gill makes a strong comeback to India’s T20I squad as vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025, replacing Axar Patel. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the 15-member squad, which includes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah. Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer miss out, while India begins its campaign against UAE on September 10 in Dubai.
Shubman Gill Named Vice-Captain in India’s Asia Cup 2025 T20I Squad
Shubman Gill has returned to India’s T20I squad for the Asia Cup 2025, earning the role of vice-captain and replacing Axar Patel. The 15-member squad was announced by the selection committee in Mumbai and will be led by Suryakumar Yadav. Gill’s inclusion at the top of the order alongside Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson strengthens India’s opening options, with Gill likely to be the first-choice opener given his leadership role.
The squad also features strong middle and lower-order options including Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and Jitesh Sharma, who may serve as the wicketkeeper if India opt to open with Gill and Abhishek. The all-rounders Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube add balance to the team, while the specialist bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Harshit Rana provide depth and versatility.
Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal, despite being a promising talent, has been named among the five reserves alongside Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel. Shreyas Iyer, who scored 604 runs at a striking 175 strike rate in IPL 2025 and led Punjab Kings to the final, also missed out on the main squad.
India will begin their Asia Cup campaign in Group A alongside Pakistan, Oman, and UAE. The team’s first match is against UAE in Dubai on September 10, followed by a clash with Pakistan in Dubai on September 14, and then against Oman in Abu Dhabi on September 19. This marks India’s first T20I action since their home series against England in January 2025.
India’s T20I Squad for Asia Cup 2025:
- Suryakumar Yadav (capt)
- Shubman Gill (vc)
- Hardik Pandya
- Arshdeep Singh
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Jitesh Sharma
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Rinku Singh
- Sanju Samson
Reserve Players: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal
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FAQ
Q1: Who is the captain of India’s T20I squad for Asia Cup 2025?
A1: Suryakumar Yadav will lead the squad as captain.
Q2: Who has been named vice-captain of the India T20I team?
A2: Shubman Gill has been appointed vice-captain for the Asia Cup.
Q3: Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal not in the main squad?
A3: Yashasvi Jaiswal has been included as a reserve player, not in the main 15-member squad.
Q4: When does India play its first match in the Asia Cup 2025?
A4: India will play its first match against UAE in Dubai on September 10, 2025.
Q5: Which players missed out despite strong IPL 2025 performances?
A5: Shreyas Iyer, who scored 604 runs in IPL 2025, missed out on the main squad.
