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India.com
5 hours ago
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IPL 2025 Players From CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH Who Might Be Picked In Indias Squad For Asia Cup 2025
photoDetails english 2943868 Updated:Aug 09, 2025, 09:16 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) 1 / 10 Jitesh Sharma, who has been part of India's T20I setup in the past, played some crucial match-winning knocks for RCB in their title winning IPL 2025 campaign, scoring 261 runs in 11 innings at an average of 37.29 and a staggering strike rate of 176.3. After his impressive show at IPL, selectors could pick Jitesh as a backup wicketkeeper option or a finisher for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in UAE. On the other hand, Krunal Pandya can also be a back up all-rounder option after his impressive performance in IPL 2025 season. (Pic credit: IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) 2 / 10 Shreyas Iyer, the Punjab Kings captain, led from the front during IPL 2025 and took his team to the final, where they lost to RCB by 6 runs. He scored 604 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 175.07 during the IPL 2025 season, showcasing exceptional batting form. Apart from his IPL heroics, his superb performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on UAE pitches also make him a strong candidate for India's T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh has been a consistent performer for India in T20Is as well for Punjab Kings in the last few years. Arshdeep, who was part of India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning team, is set to be picked in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in UAE. (Pic credit: IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 3 / 10 Abhishek Sharma, who is known for his aggressive batting style, has done exceedingly well as an opener for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last few IPL seasons. Abhishek has also cemented his place as India opener in the last few T20I series and is set to be picked in India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in UAE. On the other hand, Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion depends on recovery from the injury, which he suffered during the recently concluded England tour. (Pic credit: IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) 4 / 10 Suryakumar Yadav, who is the current T20I captain, is all set to lead India at the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. Suryakumar's Mumbai Indians teammates - Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma have been proven match-winners in IPL as well as in international cricket. All four players -- Suryakumar, Tilak, Hardik, Bumrah -- are all set to be picked in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in UAE. (Pic credit: IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) 5 / 10 Sanju Samson, the current Rajasthan Royals skipper, has cemented his wicketkeeper-batter in the Indian T20 team in the last few series. Samson, who opens for India in the T20Is, is all set to be picked in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in UAE. Another RR player Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is known for his destructive batting style in the T20 format, is also likely to be selected in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025 as a reserve opener. (Pic credit: IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 6 / 10 Kolkata Knight Riders players Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy have been key members of India's T20I set up for the last few series. Rinku and Varun, who have been proven performers in IPL over the years, are all set to be picked in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025. It will be interesting to see whether Harshit Rana, another KKR player, makes it to the squad or not. (Pic credit: IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 7 / 10 Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube, who is known for his power-hitting, particularly against spin, and his ability to contribute with the ball, has been a regular in India's T20I setup for quite some time. Shivam is likely to be picked in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025 as a reserve all-rounder. Another CSK player Khaleel Ahmed, who produced impressive performance in IPL 2025, could be also in contention if India needs reliable pace options as backup. (Pic credit: IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) 8 / 10 Delhi Capitals players Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav who have been key members of the India's T20 team for quite sometime now, are all set to be picked in India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the UAE. Meanwhile, KL Rahul, a senior DC player, is in contention for the wicketkeeper-batter role. Rahul is a versatile player and can bat anywhere. (Pic credit: IANS) Gujarat Titans (GT) 9 / 10 Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj, who played for Gujarat Titans (GT), have been proven performers for India over the years. They are also in contention for selection in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the UAE. Other GT players Sai Sudharsan, Prasidh Krishna also would be in contention if certain players make them unavailable for Asia Cup. (Pic credit: IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) 10 / 10 Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who is known for his variations and ability to control the middle overs, has been part of India's T20I set-up for quite some time. His knack for picking wickets on slower pitches make him a strong candidate for selection in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the UAE. (Pic credit: IANS)
India.com
11 hours ago
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Who Will Captain India in Asia Cup 2025? Know As Suryakumar Yadav Shares Update Post Surgery
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has made an encouraging return to batting practice following his lower right abdomen surgery. After undergoing sports hernia surgery in Munich in late June 2025, the 34-year-old has been recovering steadily and was recently seen training at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Sharing a video on Instagram, Suryakumar expressed his excitement: 'Can't wait to be back doing what I love,' signaling progress in his fitness journey. The Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, marks a crucial tournament for Suryakumar as the Indian team prepares for a final T20I tune-up ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India will start their campaign on September 10 against UAE at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, followed by a high-profile clash with Pakistan on September 14, and then face Oman on September 19 in the group stage. If India reach the top two of their group, they will progress to the Super Fours stage, playing three more matches, with the finals set for September 28. While optimism remains high about Suryakumar's availability, the final call depends on medical clearance closer to the tournament. To focus on his rehabilitation, he withdrew from the Duleep Trophy 2025 and dedicated himself to strength-building, mobility exercises, and regaining match fitness at the NCA Bengaluru. Should he not recover in time, potential stand-in captains include Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, or Sanju Samson, but management is confident he will lead the side. Surya's Numbers Suryakumar's impact as a player goes beyond leadership. He has scored 2,598 T20I runs at a strike rate of 167.07, needing just 402 more to become the first player to reach 3,000 T20I runs with a strike rate above 160. He also requires one more century to equal the record of five T20I hundreds held by Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell. Additionally, with 146 sixes, he is close to becoming the fifth player to hit 150 sixes in T20 internationals, possibly achieving this milestone in the Asia Cup opener. Asia Cup 2025 India Match Schedule: September 10: India vs UAE (Dubai International Cricket Stadium) September 14: India vs Pakistan (Dubai) September 19: India vs Oman (Dubai) Super Fours: September 21 to 26 (three matches against top qualifiers) Final: September 28 in UAE All matches will be T20 Internationals. India's Probable Squad for Asia Cup 2025 Openers: Abhishek Sharma Sanju Samson (wk) Yashasvi Jaiswal Middle-Order & Finishers: Suryakumar Yadav Tilak Varma Rinku Singh or Shreyas Iyer Shivam Dube or Riyan Parag Jitesh Sharma (wk) All-rounders: Hardik Pandya Axar Patel Spinners: Varun Chakaravarthy Kuldeep Yadav Pacers: Arshdeep Singh Harshit Rana Jasprit Bumrah (fitness permitting; if unavailable, Prasidh Krishna or Khaleel Ahmed could slot in)
NDTV
a day ago
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- NDTV
India T20I Captain Suryakumar Yadav Provides Massive Fitness Update Ahead Of Asia Cup: "Can't..."
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has shown significant signs of achieving full fitness ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup by batting in the nets during his ongoing rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). In July, Suryakumar had undergone surgery for a sports hernia in the lower-right abdomen in Munich, Germany, and then checked into the CoE for rehabilitation. Though Suryakumar showed in a video on his Instagram account on Friday that he's resumed batting at the CoE, IANS understands that the right-handed batter already began his batting practice from the fag end of last week. 'Can't wait to be back doing what I love,' wrote Suryakumar in the caption of the video, where he's also seen doing exercises and running, all of which are a part of building his workload towards full fitness. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Surya Kumar Yadav (SKY) (@surya_14kumar) Suryakumar enjoyed a stellar run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by finishing as the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP) after scoring 717 runs for the Mumbai Indians (MI), who played in Qualifier 2. He was the second-highest run-scorer of the season and was just behind Orange Cap winner B. Sai Sudharsan, who amassed 759 runs for the Gujarat Titans (GT). India's next T20I assignment will be the Asia Cup happening in the UAE from September 9-28. So far, Suryakumar has an impressive track record as India's full-time T20I captain after Rohit Sharma retired from the format post 2024 Men's T20 World Cup triumph. Suryakumar has led India in 22 matches - 17 of those have resulted in wins. Across 83 T20Is, Suryakumar has accumulated 2,598 runs at an average of 38.2 and a blistering strike rate of 167.07. He last turned out on the cricket field for Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in the Mumbai T20 League in June, making 122 runs in four innings.
India.com
a day ago
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Suryakumar Yadav Resumes Batting Practice, Eyes Full Fitness Ahead Of Asia Cup 2025
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has taken a significant step toward full fitness as he was seen batting in the nets at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), where he is currently undergoing rehabilitation. The star batter had undergone surgery in July for a sports hernia in his lower-right abdomen in Munich, Germany, and has since been working on his recovery at the CoE. While a recent video on his Instagram account showcased his return to batting drills, it is understood that he had already resumed light batting practice towards the end of last week. Accompanying the video, Suryakumar wrote, 'Can't wait to be back doing what I love,' as he was seen engaging in running, exercises, and strength-building routines, all key parts of his workload progression en route to regaining full match fitness. The timing of his recovery comes as a boost to Team India, with the Asia Cup 2025 scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28. Suryakumar is expected to lead the squad, continuing in his role as India's full-time T20I captain, a position he took over following Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format after India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory. Suryakumar's recent form has been nothing short of exceptional. In the IPL 2025 season, he delivered a standout performance for Mumbai Indians (MI), finishing as the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP). He scored 717 runs, making him the second-highest run-scorer behind B. Sai Sudharsan of the Gujarat Titans (GT) notched up 759 runs. As a captain, Suryakumar has been equally impressive. Under his leadership, India has won 17 out of 22 matches. Statistically, he remains one of India's most explosive batters in the shortest format, amassing 2,598 runs in 83 T20Is at an average of 38.2 and a phenomenal strike rate of 167.07. His last competitive appearance came in June when he played for Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in the Mumbai T20 League, scoring 122 runs in four innings. As the countdown to the Asia Cup begins, fans and selectors alike will be watching closely as Suryakumar edges closer to match readiness, hoping he will be at full strength to lead India's title charge in the UAE.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Suryakumar Yadav bats in nets for first time since undergoing sports hernia surgery in Munich
London: In some heartening news for India ahead of the in Sept, India India's T20 skipper batted in the nets at the 's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for the first time on Friday since undergoing surgery for sports hernia in Munich, Germany, on June 25. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Can't wait to be back doing what i love," SKY posted along with a video of him batting in the nets, indicating that the Mumbai batter should be fit and available for the continental tournament. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The India T20 captain had started training at the CoE for the last couple of days, but this is the first time that he batted in the nets-looking comfortable while doing so. Suryakumar had a few days back checked into the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for rehabilitation and fitness assessments after undergoing the surgery with an aim to be fit in time for the Asia Cup, which will be played in UAE from Sept 9 in T20 format. SKY had flown to Munich last month to consult a specialist for treating a sports hernia related injury on the right side lower is the second time in two years that the 34-year-old Mumbaikar underwent a sports hernia surgery-he underwent a sports hernia surgery last year (Jan 2024) too in Munich. He also underwent an ankle surgery in Dec 2023. Poll Will Suryakumar Yadav be a game-changer for India in the Asia Cup? Definitely Possibly Unlikely The dashing batsman had a terrific IPL-2025 for the , amassing 717 runs in 16 matches at an average of 65.18 and a strike rate of 167.9. Remarkably, he scored 25 or more in all 16 innings, setting a new T20 record for most consecutive 25 scores. His consistency was pivotal in propelling MI to the playoffs, though their campaign ended in Qualifier 2 with a loss to Punjab Kings. He played the T20 Mumbai League T20 for Triumph Knights MNE after the . However, his team managed just one win in five matches, missing out on playoff qualification. He scored 122 runs in five innings in the tournament.
