India Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live: Gill vs Jaiswal, Iyer’s Possible Return
The suspense around India’s T20I squad for the Asia Cup 2025 will end today, with the announcement scheduled at 1:30 PM IST. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and stand-in T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav will address a press conference to reveal the 17-member squad.
Key Talking Points
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Gill vs Jaiswal Conundrum: With both Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal in contention, the selectors face a tricky call on who will open alongside Rohit Sharma.
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Shreyas Iyer’s Recall? After missing a few series due to fitness and form, Shreyas Iyer could make a comeback in the middle order.
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Pace Attack Doubts: While Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness will be closely watched, there is speculation over whether Mohammed Siraj could return to the squad.
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Riyan Parag Factor: Despite an ordinary IPL and missing recent series due to injury, the Assam all-rounder remains in contention thanks to his all-round abilities.
India’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
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September 10: India vs UAE
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September 14: India vs Pakistan
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September 19: India vs Oman
The tournament begins on September 9, with India’s campaign kicking off against the UAE the next day.
Why It Matters
The Asia Cup will serve as a crucial build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup, giving the selectors a chance to finalize the core group. With India experimenting with combinations over the past year, today’s announcement will provide clarity on the team’s direction.
