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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to name its squad for the upcoming Asia Cup on August 19 or 20, according to Indian media reports.
The selection committee and team management have begun discussions to finalise the team, taking into account players’ fitness and recent performances. The final announcement will depend on the fitness test results of all shortlisted players, as the BCCI wants to ensure only fully fit athletes are included.
Reports suggest that Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and KL Rahul are likely to miss out, while Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have secured their places.
One of the key decisions for the selectors will be on Test captain Shubman Gill. While no final call has been made, his exceptional form in the recent Test series against England puts him in strong contention for a spot in the T20 squad. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s selection will also depend on his fitness clearance.
The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9 with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in a Group B match. The tournament will feature eight teams divided into two groups. Pakistan and India are placed in Group A alongside UAE and Oman, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong.
Pakistan will start their campaign against Oman on September 12, followed by the much-anticipated clash with India on September 14. Their last group-stage match will be against UAE on September 17.
ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 schedule:
Group stage:
Sep 9: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
Sep 10: India vs UAE
Sep 11: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
Sep 12: Pakistan vs Oman
Sep 13: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Sep 14: India vs Pakistan
Sep 15: UAE vs Oman, Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
Sep 16: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
Sep 17: Pakistan vs UAE
Sep 18: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
Sep 19: India vs Oman
Super Four stage:
Sep 20: B1 vs B2
Sep 21: A1 vs A2
Sep 23: A2 vs B1
Sep 24: A1 vs B2
Sep 25: A2 vs B2
Sep 26: A1 vs B1
Final:
Sep 28: Top two teams from Super Four
