According to speculations, Test captain Shubman Gill will not make the final team because the management wants to stick with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for the opening slot and Tilak Varma at No. 3.
Shubman Gill rarely appears in T20Is since captain Suryakumar Yadav bats at No. 4.
On Tuesday, August 19, the All India Men’s Senior Selection Committee will choose the Indian team for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025. According to media sources, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his committee will hold a news conference to reveal the squads.
Jasprit Bumrah will also rest from the competition due to workload management issues. Left-arm speedster Arshdeep Singh leads the pace battery in his absence. Another source mentioned Yuzvendra Chahal’s return, but only an official announcement can confirm.
On September 14, India plays Pakistan.
Indian teams will enter the eight-team tournament as champions after winning the 2023 50-over event. They are in Group A with Pakistan, UAE, and Oman and will play them once each. The Indians will proceed to the Super Fours if they finish in the top two of the group points table.
Asia Cup 2025 full schedule, updates, venues, dates, times, and more
On September 10, they play UAE in the group stage opener. When they play archrivals Pakistan in Dubai on September 14, it will be their most anticipated game. On September 19, India will play Oman to conclude its group stage.
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