India Names Asia Cup Squad With Suryakumar Captain, Bumrah Returns, Gill Vice-Captain

India has announced its 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, set to be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28, with Suryakumar Yadav appointed as captain and Shubman Gill named vice-captain. The squad marks the return of key players Jasprit Bumrah, who is making a comeback to T20Is after more than a year due to injury and workload management, and Kuldeep Yadav. Notable omissions include Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal, despite strong domestic performances, as the selectors prioritized a balanced squad featuring experienced all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. The pace attack will be led by Bumrah, supported by Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and others, while the spin department includes Kuldeep and Varun Chakravarthy. India is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, with crucial matches against UAE and Pakistan scheduled early in the tournament. The team aims to defend its title and secure a record-extending ninth Asia Cup victory, while also preparing through a series of T20Is leading up to the 2026 T20 World Cup.