Demand from a fan pushes Suryakumar Yadav to hint at potential team decision change between Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson - Video goes viral after Yadav's response
India's Squad Takes Shape for the Upcoming Asia Cup 2025
The Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place in September, with India's first match scheduled against the United Srab Emirates on the 10th. The tournament will also include matches on the 14th and 19th.
In the Indian T20I setup, Shubman Gill has made a comeback after a one-year absence, and Hardik Pandya is expected to be a part of the batting order. The squad, announced last month in Mumbai, also includes Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, who are expected to follow each other in the batting order.
During the first day of India's training session for the Asia Cup 2025, Tilak, Jitesh, and Rinku Singh spent more time batting at the nets. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson, who opened the batting with Abhishek Sharma in the Indian T20I side last year, spent most of the day watching his teammates from an icebox.
A video that is currently trending on the internet shows Suryakumar Yadav asking for a hundred from Jitesh Sharma during the training session. This conversation does not confirm Jitesh's inclusion as the first-choice wicket-keeper, but it suggests that Samson might not be the starting wicket-keeper. Jitesh Sharma is included as a wicketkeeper in India's playing XI for the Asia Cup 2025, while Sanju Samson is also in the squad but likely to be a backup.
India will play Pakistan four days after their match against the United Srab Emirates. The exact date for this match is not specified in the article. India's last group match in the Asia Cup 2025 will be against Oman on the 19th.
The video of Suryakumar asking for a hundred from Jitesh Sharma was taken at the ICC Academy after one of India's training sessions for the Asia Cup 2025. Sanju Samson's spot in the Indian playing XI for the Asia Cup 2025 is under doubt due to Gill's inclusion.
As the Asia Cup 2025 approaches, the Indian squad is gearing up for a challenging tournament. With the return of Gill and the consistent performance of players like Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, the Indian team looks determined to make a mark. Stay tuned for more updates on the Asia Cup 2025.
