File Pic: Suryakumar Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy The announcement of the 15 -member India team for the Asia Cup 2025 has evoked a lot of debates, with the promotion of test captain SHUBMAN GILL as Vice Captain T20i, and the return of Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah grabbed subtitles. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!While the big names like Shreyas Iyer missed, despite stellar domestic and IPL performances, it seems that selectors had a seriously leaning on a recent performance in the shortest format – especially in the IPL 2025 season, the latest competing cricket T20, most of these players.
India Asia Cup Squad: Why Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill are the biggest speaking points
Suryakumar Yadav and Gill run a fee for launchingSuryakumar Yadav captain enters the Asian Cup in the form of red. He was sensational in IPL 2025 and powered the Indians bombje to qualify 2 with 717 runs in 16 matches at a strike of 167.91. His consistency, taste and ability to control attacks ensured that he finished second in the Mafák run behind Sai Sudharsan (759).Vice-Capital Gill, who had leadership duties for Gujarat Titans, also enjoyed the fertile season. The right -hander has accumulated 650 runs with six fifties affected by 155.87. Gill’s run under pressure and recent form in England has made him a natural representative for Suryakumar in this group.Abhishek Sharma, an open -air opener, added another firepower with 439 runs in a stunning strike of 193.39, including the whirlpool 141.On the other hand, Tilak Varma had a modest season and managed 343 runs at 138.30 strike rates, while the finishes Shivam Dube and Rink Singh tried to replicate their earlier form and recorded 357 and 206 runs.All-Rounders and Spinners offer balanceAll-Rounder Hardik Pandya had a stable IPL season and contributed with both the bat and the ball. He scored 224 runs at 163.50 and also picked up 14 goals, underlined its importance as a finisher and the possibility of sixth bowling. Axar Patel rushed with useful runs (263 to 157.48), although his five goal suggested a relatively quiet season with the ball.Among the spinners were Kuldeep Yadav (15 goals in 7.07 economy) and Varun Chakaravarthy (17 goals in 7.66 economics) effective when occupying the dough.Bumhra’s return reinforces bowlingThe biggest support of India is the return of Jasprit Bumhrah, which during the IPL 2025 looked in a fine rhythm. Ace Pacer claimed 18 goal in 12 matches in the economy of only 6.67, which before his death introduced his trademarks and control. Arshdeep Singh was also among the goals and ended with 21 scalp heads, although its higher economy (8,88) could be an area of concern. The third Pacer Harshit Rana’s High Economy (10.18) compensated 15 goals in the season.Strong bench force in reservesIndian reserves emphasize the depth available. Prasidh Krishna wrapped a purple cap with 25 goals, while Yashasvi Jaiswal Zatloukal 559 runs on a brisk 159.71. Riyan Parag (393 runs) and Dhruv Jurel (333 runs) further strengthened their cases for the future selection.Linger’s selection debatesDespite this depth, omission of Shreyas Iyer (604 runs at 175.07 strike rates) – the finalist of the IPL and the proven leader – continues to divide. The main selector Ajit Agarkar pointed to the “abundance of T20 talents”, which reminds that even consistent artists are not guaranteed a place in the overcrowded Indian landscape T20.When Team India is preparing for the Asia Cup since September 9, the IPL 2025 players show that a platoon full of forms and fire forces. A larger test will be whether they can transfer this dynamics to the international scene-especially against archival opponents Pakistan and in the conditions of the United Arab Emirates, which often prefer rotation and tactical nous.
The India Squad for Asia Cup 2025 team
- Surya Kumar Yadav (C), SHUBMAN GILL (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumhrah, Ashdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshis (WK)
- Reserve players: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
