Asia Cup 2025 / Gill will have a fitness test before Asia Cup, BCCI has also called these players

Asia Cup 2025: Asia Cup 2025 is going to start in a few days now, in which the first match of the tournament will be played on 9 September. The Indian cricket team is gearing up for this prestigious tournament and will reach Dubai on 4 September. However, before that some key players will have to undergo fitness tests, including the names of veterans like vice-captain Shubman Gill, captain Rohit Sharma, and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Shubman Gill's return and fitness challenge

Shubman Gill, who is returning to T20 international cricket after a long time, has been appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian team for Asia Cup 2025. After returning from the recent England tour, Gill could not participate in the quarter-finals of the Duleep Trophy due to flu. Now the BCCI has called him for a fitness test at the Center of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. Along with Gill, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Washington Sundar, and Shardul Thakur will also appear in this fitness test. This test is likely to be held on August 31.

Eye on Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj

Indian ODI team captain Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj have also reached the COE. According to news agency PTI, Rohit's fitness test is especially in the news, as the Indian team has to play a three-match ODI series on the Australia tour in October. The results of this test will decide whether Rohit will take part in that series or not. Siraj, who is known for his speed and swing, is also ready to prove his fitness through this test.

Fitness test of Bumrah and other players

Jasprit Bumrah, who performed brilliantly in three Test matches on the England tour, is also going to make a comeback in T20 International after a long time. Along with Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shardul Thakur will also give fitness test at the COE. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal has been selected as a reserve player for the Asia Cup and will not go to Dubai with the main squad.

Asia Cup and preparations beyond

The Asia Cup 2025 is an important tournament for the Indian team as it is not only a chance to prove their supremacy at the regional level but also a part of the preparations for the Australia tour in October. The BCCI wants to ensure that all the players are fully fit and can give their best in the tournament.

All eyes are on the results of the fitness test as it will determine the availability of players not only for the Asia Cup but also for future big tournaments. Indian fans are hoping that their favorite team will perform well in this tournament and once again win the Asia Cup title.