Asia Cup 2025:Shubman Gill’s T20 Future in Focus Ahead of Asia Cup
India wrapped up the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with a gritty draw in England, led by Shubman Gill. With the Test series done, focus now shifts to white-ball cricket, as Asia Cup 2025 kicks off this September in the UAE—key preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Placed in a group with Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, India will enter the tournament without veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both retired from T20Is. This opens up questions about the new core of the squad—especially Shubman Gill’s role.
Shubman Gill Return Likely During Asia Cup 2025
Shubman Gill has had a packed 2025, recently leading India in the England Test series and earning praise for his calm leadership. However, his place in India’s Asia Cup 2025 T20 squad remains uncertain.
Despite a stellar IPL season with over 600 runs, Gill’s T20 position isn’t fixed. The competition for opening spots is intense, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad also in contention. While Gill is expected to be included in the squad, whether he fits into the playing XI—especially as an opener—depends on team balance and the selectors’ strategy.
With India transitioning to a youth-driven T20 approach, Gill may need to adapt his style and role to remain a key part of the setup.
Asia Cup Squad Announcement Soon: Suryakumar Yadav Likely to Lead Team India
The Asia Cup 2025 squad is expected to be announced soon as the BCCI assesses player fitness and team strategy. A major development is the anticipated return of Suryakumar Yadav, who is recovering well from injury and is likely to resume his role as T20I captain.
Having already led India in multiple bilateral T20 series, Suryakumar brings experience and familiarity with India’s young T20 core. Known for his unorthodox strokeplay and adaptability, he remains one of the top-ranked T20I batters globally.
With the Asia Cup serving as a key build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, his return could boost both morale and performance.
Probable Squad for Asia Cup 2025
The Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement is just around the corner, and strong predictions are already circulating within cricket circles. The team is expected to feature a healthy mix of experienced campaigners and promising young talents, aligning with India’s revamped T20 approach following the retirements of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Expected Squad:
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Abhishek Sharma
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Shubman Gill
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Suryakumar Yadav (C)
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Sanju Samson (WK)
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Tilak Varma
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Hardik Pandya
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Axar Patel (VC)
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Jitesh Sharma
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Washington Sundar
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Varun Chakravarthy
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Mohammed Siraj
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Arshdeep Singh
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Prasidh Krishna
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Shreyas Iyer
Team Composition & Strategy
The selection committee is also working on a probable playing XI, which reflects balance across all departments. Sanju Samson is tipped to be the first-choice wicketkeeper, while Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel are expected to shoulder the all-rounder duties.
Backup and rotational options like Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, and Varun Chakravarthy are likely to be included to manage player workload, form, and recovery from recent injuries.
With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 not far off, the Asia Cup will be key in identifying India’s strongest combination.
