Jasprit Bumrah Set to Return for Asia Cup 2025 as India Names T20I Squad
Jasprit Bumrah looks all set to make a strong comeback for India in the Asia Cup 2025, according to recent reports. The 31-year-old pacer from Ahmedabad is expected to be a key player for India in the T20 International (T20I) tournament scheduled from September 9 to 28, hosted across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Asia Cup 2025: Teams and Format
This year, the Asia Cup features 8 teams competing in the fast-paced T20I format. The participating countries are:
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India
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Pakistan
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Sri Lanka
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Bangladesh
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Afghanistan
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Hong Kong
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UAE
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Oman
India will kick off their campaign on September 10 against the UAE. One of the most anticipated clashes will be the India vs Pakistan match on September 14 at the iconic Dubai International Stadium — a game that always draws massive viewership.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Role and Recent Form
Bumrah is currently India’s 5th highest wicket-taker in T20Is, showcasing his consistent impact in the shortest format. His last appearance for India was in the 2024 T20 World Cup final held at Barbados, where he bowled 4 overs, took 2 wickets, and conceded just 18 runs against South Africa.
Given his crucial role, sources from PTI revealed on August 11 that Bumrah will be included in India’s Asia Cup squad. To keep him fresh and injury-free, the team management might rest him for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies in early October.
India’s Squad Announcement and Fitness Updates
The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is expected to officially announce India’s Asia Cup squad by August 19 or 20. They are currently awaiting medical reports from the Centre of Excellence’s (CoE) Sports Science team to ensure all players are fit, including captain Suryakumar Yadav, who has already resumed practice sessions in Bengaluru.
With Bumrah’s return and the team’s fitness levels closely monitored, India is gearing up for a competitive and exciting Asia Cup campaign.
India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad: Stability and Fresh Talent
Selecting the final squad for the Asia Cup 2025 might be a tough call for the selectors, but the current trend suggests they will stick with a core group of players who have performed consistently under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy. This approach has yielded good results, building team chemistry and balance.
Alongside the much-anticipated return of Jasprit Bumrah, players like Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are likely to be included based on their impressive performances last season. Samson is expected to be India’s first-choice wicketkeeper, with the second wicketkeeper spot likely to be a contest between Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel. Jurel featured in the recent T20 series, while Jitesh had an outstanding IPL season with Royal Challengers Bangalore, excelling both behind the stumps and as a dependable finisher.
Probable India Asia Cup 2025 T20I Squad
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Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
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Shubman Gill
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Abhishek Sharma
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Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
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Tilak Verma
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Shivam Dube
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Axar Patel
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Washington Sundar
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Varun Chakravarthy
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Arshdeep Singh
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Harshit Rana / Prasidh Krishna
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Hardik Pandya
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Jitesh Sharma / Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeepers)
This blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent aims to give India a competitive edge in the tournament. The squad combines strong batting depth, versatile all-rounders, and a balanced bowling attack to tackle diverse conditions in the UAE.
