Asia Cup 2025 India Squad
Asia Cup 2025 India squad
India’s 15-Member Squad
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Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
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Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
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Batters / All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh
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All-rounder / Spinner: Axar Patel
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Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sanju Samson (WK)
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Pace & Specialty Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav
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Other Bowling Option: Harshit Rana
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Standby Players (Reserves)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Prasidh Krishna
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Washington Sundar
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Dhruv Jurel
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Riyan Parag
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Notable Omissions & Reactions
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Shreyas Iyer—despite a stellar IPL 2025 campaign—was surprisingly left out, sparking significant fan and pundit backlash in The Times of Money Control.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal, another big-name opener, was similarly excluded from the main squad and named a reserve The Indian Express.
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The inclusion of Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh, despite modest IPL performances, fueled speculation of favoritism towards players with KKR affiliations—a claim highlighted by former cricketer Abhishek Nayar, Indiatimes.
Summary Table
| Category | Players |
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| Captaincy | Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain) |
| Batting / All-rounders | Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh |
| Spin / All-round | Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy |
| Wicketkeepers | Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson |
| Pace Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana |
| Reserves / Standbys | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag |
Let me know if you’d like insights on any player’s role, comparative analysis, or how this squad stacks up strategically!
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