Asia Cup 2025: Strong Performances Complicate Team Selection for India

The Indian team’s victory over England sets the stage for the upcoming Asia Cup, starting September 9th. The selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, will reveal the team roster around August 19th or 20th, subject to medical updates on captain Suryakumar Yadav. The selection process presents challenges, with several players in strong form, including Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. Shubman Gill’s recent performances add further complexity for the selectors. The top-order batting lineup is likely to remain consistent, featuring Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya, potentially leading to the exclusion of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan. Sanju Samson is expected to be the primary wicketkeeper, with Dhruv Jurel and Jitesh Sharma competing for the secondary wicketkeeping role. Hardik Pandya is expected to feature as the all-rounder, with Shivam Dube likely to get a chance. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are expected to play as spin all-rounders. The pace attack will likely include Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, with Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana contending for the remaining fast-bowling position.