India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is in line to get a leadership role in India’s T20I side in the Asia Cup 2025. The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI senior selection committee expected to announce India’s Asia Cup squad on August 19 or 20 once the Centre of Excellence’s (CoE) Sports Science team submits the medical report of all players. That consists of a crucial replacement on skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who has resumed batting in the nets at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, per news agency PTI.
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier pace bowler, is all set to play in the Asia Cup. However, given the tight scheduling, he rested for the opening Test of the West Indies tour in early October.
Spotlight on Keepers and Finishers in Asia Cup 2025
With Samson almost a lock as the first wicketkeeper, the second wicketkeeper slot is a race between Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel. Jurel became a part of the last T20 series; however, Jitesh made a robust case throughout RCB’s victorious IPL run, especially with his finishing skills.
Another name missing from the shortlist is Nitish Kumar Reddy. The seam-bowling all-rounder, who injured during England series, is not be fit in time.
Bumrah Returns, Pacer Dilemma Looms
Jasprit Bumrah is ready to headline the bowling unit in the Asia Cup. However, with the West Indies Test series looming in early October, group management may look to relax him for the first match of that series. Arshdeep Singh expected to be the second seamer, whilst the third spot may come right down to a preference between IPL standout Prasidh Krishna and the in-form Harshit Rana. Prasidh picked up 25 wickets in the last IPL season; however, Rana’s tempo and leap have inspired the selectors.
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