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The much anticipated Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) September 9 and all eyes are not India's squad for the tournament. Notably, Indian cricket team last played a T20I series in February 2025 and star players then represented their respective IPL franchises. After their impressive performance in the IPL 2025 season, several players have made a compelling case for inclusion in India's Asia Cup squad:
Here are four players who deserve a spot in India's squad for Asia Cup 2025:
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Selectors face tough calls for India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, with debates over Shubman Gill’s inclusion, Sanju Samson’s competition, and possible rest for Bumrah and Siraj. Kuldeep Yadav’s absence from early projections raises questions, while spin spots likely go to Sundar, Pandya, Axar, Chakravarthy, and Bishnoi.
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Indian cricket team last played a T20I series in February 2025 and star players then represented their respective IPL franchises. They are now set to return to T20Is at the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which will be played from September 9 in the UAE. With no T20I series scheduled before Asia Cup 2025, the performance of players during the IPL 2025 performances will play a key role in team selection.
Here's list of IPL 2025 players from each team who could be picked in the India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025:
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Indian cricket team last played a T20I series in February 2025 and players then represented their respective IPL franchises. They are now set to return to T20Is at the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which will be played from September 9 in the UAE. With no T20I series scheduled before Asia Cup 2025, the performance of players during the IPL 2025 performances will play a key role in team selection.
Let's take a look at Mumbai Indians players who could be picked in the India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025:
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The Asia Cup is one of Asia’s most prestigious cricket tournaments, featuring top teams like India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. Since its inception in 1984, the tournament has witnessed intense rivalries, legendary performances, and evolving formats.
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The PCB is set to announce its squad for the T20I tri-series and Asia Cup 2025, with Babar Azam likely to return. Fakhar Zaman's injury has opened the door, and Pakistan face India in a key clash on September 14.
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India will play their Group A matches against UAE and Pakistan on September 10 and 14 respectively.
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In order to prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan are set to play a T20I tri-series from August 29 to September 7 in the UAE.
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AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi questioned India's decision to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup after the Pahalgam terror attack, citing national security concerns. He said “water and blood can’t flow together” and urged the government to reconsider the fixture.
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Pakistan’s vice-captain Shadab Khan is likely to miss Asia Cup 2025 due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery. The tournament, hosted in UAE, begins in September, with India vs Pakistan scheduled for September 14 in a potential triple face-off.
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Eight teams, including arch-rivals India and Pakistan, will play in Asia Cup 2025, which will be held in a T20 format.
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In response, SLC officially proposed to host India for a six-match white-ball series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is.
This uncertainty may further delay the return of senior Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI format.
Rohit and Virat were last seen in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand.
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Kl Rahul has achieved a unique record in cricket, he is the only batsman to score a century in every position from No.1 to No. 6 showcasing his adaptability and skills in batting which he showed to world cricket. Below is a breakdown of his centuries in every position.
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Recent reports have stirred doubts about Pakistan retaining hosting rights for the Champions Trophy 2025.
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Mohammed Siraj's absence comes on the heels of a packed schedule, starting with the Asia Cup in August/September and spanning through the 2023 ODI World Cup.
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Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj jumped 8 places to become the new No. 1-ranked ODI bowler in the latest ICC rankings.
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Young Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib is in the dock for his misogynistic posts about women on Facebook.
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Tanzim Hasab Sakib's Facebook posts were filled with derogatory remarks towards women, have resurfaced and sparked widespread outrage on social media.
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Indian team players return home after winning Asia Cup.
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