Live Updates: Team India squad Announcement for Asia Cup 2025

Krishnamachari Srikkanth demanded to include Vaibhav in the team

Rajasthan Royals batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi caught the attention of the selectors by performing brilliantly in IPL 2025. He scored 252 runs in just seven matches and his strike rate was more than 200. Against Gujarat Titans, he scored the second fastest century in IPL history by scoring a century in just 35 balls. In such a situation, the battle to make a place in the top order for Team India's Asia Cup squad is becoming very exciting. The 14-year-old batsman continued this form on the England tour.

Srikkanth said in a YouTube show, 'You have to play fearlessly. Don't make him wait. Don't say things like 'let him mature'. He is already playing with remarkable maturity. His shot-making is of a different level. If I were the chairman, I would definitely include him in the 16 players.'

Wicketkeeper and finisher

With Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant yet to recover from their injuries, Shivam Dubey could be the second fast bowling all-rounder after Hardik. There will be competition between Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel for the second wicketkeeper. Jitesh played the role of finisher well for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during IPL 2025 and could be the right choice for the lower order.

Team India Spinner

In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi are among the contenders for the same place and Yuzvendra Chahal cannot be ignored for long either. The selectors have to select only 15 players and in terms of T20, it will be interesting to see what the selection committee decides. An important member of the team management believes that it would be unfair to drop any player who was regularly included in the playing-11 in the last season to make room for a big star.

• Kuldeep Yadav
• Varun Chakravarthy
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Yuzvendra Chahal

Six contenders in the top order

There is currently no dearth of talented T20 players in Indian cricket as there are at least 30 players who are ready to join the national team. There are three to four options for the same position. There are six players for the top three positions. Last season, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Tilak Verma performed brilliantly in the top order, but at the same time Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudarshan, who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2025, are no less.

• Abhishek Sharma
• Sanju Samson
• Tilak Verma
• shubman Gill
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Sai Sudarshan

Asia Cup Squad Updates

• Gill and Siraj unlikely to be picked.
• Samson and Abhishek locked in as openers.
• Jaiswal likely to be picked as a backup opener.
• Harshit Rana or Prasidh Krishna could find a spot.

Looking for an experienced batsman in the middle order

According to the report, India is looking for an experienced middle order batsman who can play better on the slow pitches of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Keeping this in mind, Shreyas Iyer and Jitesh Sharma can be included in India's T20 team.

Team India squad for Asia Cup 2025: NO PRESS CONFERENCE

No press conference to announce India Asia Cup squad.

? NO PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE INDIA ASIA CUP SQUAD. ?

- The BCCI will put out a release. (Cricbuzz). pic.twitter.com/AS0E1LTiMx

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 18, 2025

Middle order batsman update for Asia Cup 2025

• Shreyas Iyer.
• Riyan Parag.
• Rinku Singh.
• Washington Sundar.

One of these 4 will make it to India's Asia Cup squad as the 15th member. (Express Sports).

Report: Report: 3 bold decisions

A report is coming out, according to which, the selection committee can take three bold decisions during the meeting. Let's know about these decisions.

1. Shubman Gill will be dropped?

According to the report, there is no place for Shubman Gill in the team for Asia Cup 2025. The selection committee can field the pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for opening.

At the same time, Yashasvi Jaiswal will be the third option for opening. However, Gill can get a chance only if coach Gautam Gambhir insists on selecting him. If this happens, Yashasvi will be dropped again.

2. No place for Mohammed Siraj

Despite taking the most wickets for India on the England tour, Mohammed Siraj can be dropped for Asia Cup 2025.

Jasprit Bumrah can be selected for this tournament. Siraj's selection has become quite challenging. Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana are available for the second pace bowling option. Mohammed Shami may also not be selected.

3. Shreyas Iyer Dropped?

Shreyas Iyer, who performed brilliantly in the middle order in IPL 2025, may be dropped for the T20I Asia Cup selection. Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh can be selected for the middle order, while Shivam Dubey and Washington Sundar can get a place in the team along with Hardik Pandya for the all-rounder.