The countdown to Asia Cup 2025 is on, and Indian cricket fans are set for a big reveal next week. According to Indian media reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to announce the 18-member squad on August 19 or 20, with final selections depending on player fitness reports.
The selection committee and team management are reviewing test results from all players before locking in the squad, aiming to ensure a fully fit lineup for the high-pressure tournament.
Reports suggest Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and KL Rahul could miss out, while Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have secured their places. The biggest question surrounds Test captain Shubman Gill, whose sensational form in the recent Test series against England has put him in strong contention for a T20I recall. Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will also need to pass his fitness clearance before being confirmed.
The Asia Cup 2025 begins on September 9 with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in the opening match. India, placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, will start their campaign against UAE on September 10 before the much-anticipated clash with Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai.
Full Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
Group Stage
- 9 September: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
- 10 September: India vs UAE
- 11 September: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
- 12 September: Pakistan vs Oman
- 13 September: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
- 14 September: India vs Pakistan
- 15 September: UAE vs Oman
- 15 September: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
- 16 September: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
- 17 September: Pakistan vs UAE
- 18 September: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- 19 September: India vs Oman
Super Four Stage
- 20 September: B1 vs B2
- 21 September: A1 vs A2
- 23 September: A2 vs B1
- 24 September: A1 vs B2
- 25 September: A2 vs B2
- 26 September: A1 vs B1
Final:
- 28 September
The official squad announcement is now just days away, and all eyes will be on whether Shubman Gill’s red-hot form earns him a spot in India’s T20I lineup.
