Asia Cup 2025: Surya takes the crown, Gill his deputy
The wait is over, and the buzz around India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad has finally settled into one big announcement. Shared by Star Sports India, the list has already set social media alight. And why not? It’s a squad that carries both reliability and raw spark.
At the center of it all is Suryakumar Yadav. His fearless stroke-making has now earned him the captain’s armband, a decision that feels like a nod to India’s intent of playing attacking cricket. Standing right beside him is Shubman Gill, appointed vice-captain – calm, elegant, and the perfect foil to Surya’s flamboyance.
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The core has its anchors too. Jasprit Bumrah, with his deadly yorkers, and Kuldeep Yadav, whose wrist-spin can turn matches on their head, bring much-needed experience. Add Hardik Pandya to that mix and you have balance – power with the bat and crucial breakthroughs with the ball.
But this squad isn’t just about established names. It’s also about rewarding bold, young talent. Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma carry that next-gen energy, the kind that can shift gears in a blink and light up the UAE crowds. Even the standby list, with players like Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar, shows the depth India now enjoys.
Put simply, this is more than a selection, it’s a statement. India is walking into the Asia Cup not to experiment, but to dominate. With balance in every department and enough variety to counter any opponent, the Men in Blue are gearing up for a blockbuster tournament.
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