By Kaif - Aug 20, 2025 05:55 PM
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Comparison of Indian team Asia Cup 2023 vs Asia Cup 2025 team: Asia Cup 2025 is about to start. India's 15-member team has been announced for the multinational tournament starting on September 9. This time the command of the team has been handed over to Suryakumar Yadav, while young Shubman Gill has been made the vice-captain.
So, in this news today, we are going to tell you about how many changes have been made in the Indian team selected for Asia Cup 2023 and Asia Cup 2025. It is worth noting that Rohit Sharma was the captain of Team India in the 2023 Asia Cup, apart from this players like Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan were also present in the team.
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However, this time these players have not got a place in the Indian team. Virat, Rohit and Jadeja said goodbye to T20I cricket after winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. These players could not make it to the team because of this.
Let's compare these two teams in-depth and understand how much Team India has changed in the last two years.
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The Asia Cup 2023 was held in the ODI format and was an important tournament just before the World Cup. Experience and stability were given a lot of importance in the team at that time.
Key players: Experienced players like Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja were the backbone of this team.
Young talent: Some young players like Tilak Verma and Prasidh Krishna got a chance, but the main team was dominated by experienced players.
Result: This team registered a spectacular victory by defeating Sri Lanka in the final, which boosted the team's morale for the World Cup.
This team relied on its experienced and established players. Veterans like Rohit and Virat handled the innings, while Bumrah and Siraj showed amazing bowling. Overall, it was a team that had been playing together for a long time and had a clear strategy.
Also Read: India squad and schedule for Asia Cup 2025
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Team India has seen a major change for Asia Cup 2025, which is being played in T20I format. This change also reflects the preparations for T20 World Cup 2026.
Captain and Vice-Captain: While Rohit Sharma was leading the team in 2023, in 2025 this responsibility is on the shoulders of Suryakumar Yadav. The selection of Shubman Gill as the vice-captain is also a step towards future leadership.
Key changes: The biggest change is the absence of veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the team. Both of them have retired from T20I cricket. Their departure has opened the way for young players.
New faces: The 2025 team includes some completely new and exciting faces, such as Abhishek Sharma and Harshit Rana. These players have managed to make a place in the team on the basis of their recent IPL and domestic performances.
Some important comebacks: Experienced players like Jasprit Bumrah are back in the team, who will strengthen the team's bowling.
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| Asia Cup 2023 Squad | Asia Cup 2025 Squad |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Suryakumar Yadav (C) |
| Virat Kohli | Abhishek Sharma |
| Shreyas Iyer | Rinku Singh |
| KL Rahul | Sanju Samson |
| Ishan Kishan | Jitesh Sharma |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Axar Patel |
| Mohammed Shami | Shivam Dubey |
| Shardul Thakur | Harshit Rana |
| Prasidhhi Krishna | Arshdeep Singh |
| Mohammed Siraj | Varun Chakraborty |
| Shubman Gill | Shubman Gill (VC) |
| Tilak Verma | Tilak Verma |
| Hardik Pandya | Hardik Pandya |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Jasprit Bumrah |
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Also Read: Decoding India Asia Cup 2025 Squad: Key Players, New Faces, and Performances
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