Asia Cup 2025 / These 7 Indian players were selected for the first time for Asia Cup, the selectors opened their luck

Asia Cup 2025: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian T20 team for Asia Cup 2025. Suryakumar Yadav has been given the command of the team, while young batsman Shubman Gill has been made the vice-captain. Experienced fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has also returned to this squad. A great mix of young and experienced players has been seen in the team, which makes India a strong contender in this tournament.

Seven new faces got a chance

This time seven new players have been included in the Indian T20 squad, who will represent India in the Asia Cup for the first time. These include Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dubey, Jitesh Sharma, Varun Chakraborty, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh. These young players are ready to prove their talent and can make headlines with their performance in this tournament.

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's excellent form

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have been performing brilliantly in opening for the Indian T20 team in recent times. Sanju Samson has so far scored 861 runs in 42 T20 Internationals, including three centuries and two half-centuries. His aggressive batting and wicketkeeping skills make him an important part of the team. At the same time, Abhishek Sharma has scored 535 runs in 21 T20 Internationals, including two centuries and two half-centuries. His explosive batting can prove to be a game-changer for India in this tournament.

Varun Chakravarthy's brilliant comeback

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy made his T20 international debut in 2021, but was dropped from the team after initial failure. However, on the basis of his excellent performance in the IPL, he has made a comeback in the Indian T20 team. Chakravarthy has so far taken 33 wickets in 18 T20 Internationals. His varied bowling can be a challenge for the opposing batsmen in this tournament.

Eye on Rinku Singh and other players

Rinku Singh is known for his explosive batting in the lower order. He has the ability to score big in fewer balls and is adept at turning the tide of the match. Apart from this, Jitesh Sharma has been selected as the back-up wicketkeeper, while Shivam Dubey and Harshit Rana have also managed to make it to the squad with their all-round and bowling abilities.

India's prospects

The Indian team looks like a balanced unit in Asia Cup 2025. Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy, Shubman Gill's youthful enthusiasm, Jasprit Bumrah's experienced bowling and the freshness of the new players make this team a strong contender. Fans are expecting exciting matches and great performances in this tournament.