India has picked a 15-player team for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team as captain, and Shubman Gill will be the vice-captain. The matches will be played in the T20 International (T20I) format. India is the defending champion.
India’s dropped XI for Asia Cup 2025
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: A left-handed opening batter, he made a dream international debut scoring 171 runs in his first Test innings in 2023. Known for scoring double centuries in consecutive Test matches against England in 2024, he equaled the world record for most sixes in a Test innings (12). He has been a prolific scorer in IPL as well, leading Rajasthan Royals’ batting consistently.
- Sai Sudharsan: Primarily a young talented batsman, detailed unique stats aren’t specified, but he has been considered a promising player in recent Indian cricket squads.
- Shreyas Iyer (captain): A dependable middle-order batsman and captain, known for his experience and leadership in domestic and international cricket.
- Riyan Parag: An all-rounder who brings energetic batting lower down the order and bowling options to the team. Plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL.
- KL Rahul (Wicket keeper): A versatile batsman and occasional wicket-keeper, known for his stylish batting across formats and leadership experience.
- Shashank Singh: A domestic and IPL player, contributing with middle-order batting and occasional bowling.
- Naman Dhir: Emerging player known in IPL rosters, mainly a bowler or all-rounder role.
- Krunal Pandya: An all-rounder with left-arm spin bowling and handy batting, providing balance to the team.
- Mohammed Siraj: A frontline pace bowler known for his wicket-taking abilities and death bowling expertise.
- Khaleel Siraj: A left-arm fast bowler known for his ability to swing the ball and contain runs.
- Prasidh Krishna: A fast bowler known for his pace and bounce, playing important roles in IPL and domestic cricket.
Each player brings a specific skill set, whether batting, bowling, or leadership, contributing to the team’s overall balance and strategy. The dropped XI features a mix of experienced internationals and promising young talents who uniquely shape the Indian cricket landscape.
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