The announcement will be made at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, where T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and Ajit Agarkar, chairman of the BCCI Senior Men’s Selection Committee, are expected to address the media.
The squad will represent India in the highly anticipated Asia Cup, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates later this year, providing a crucial platform ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Expectations from today’s announcement
Today’s squad reveal will offer insight into India’s plans for the Asia Cup, highlighting players who are likely to lead the attack, anchor the batting line-up, and adapt to UAE conditions.
Ajit Agarkar and Suryakumar Yadav are expected to provide context on selection choices, including emerging talents and strategic decisions that could shape India’s campaign.
The squad announcement will not only finalize the team but also set the tone for India’s approach to the Asia Cup. With the tournament just weeks away, selectors and fans alike are keen to see which players will be entrusted with key roles, how the leadership group will function, and how India plans to balance experience with fresh talent in the UAE’s challenging conditions.
Asia Cup 2025: Dates & venues
The 17th Men’s Asia Cup will be hosted by the UAE from September 9 to September 28, 2025. Matches will be played across two premier stadiums: Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The tournament will follow the T20I format and is considered a vital preparatory step for teams ahead of the next year’s T20 World Cup, offering a chance to test combinations and strategies in competitive conditions.
Participating teams & groupings
Eight teams will compete in the Asia Cup, divided into two groups:
Group A:
- India
- Pakistan
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Oman
Group B:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Hong Kong
Group A, featuring both India and Pakistan, is expected to be fiercely contested, with fans already speculating about potential encounters and key match-ups. The tournament promises high-stakes cricket, with each team eager to make a mark before the T20 World Cup.
Currently, only the team for Pakistan has been announced, and all other teams are due to be revealed. The team from Pakistan is as follows, according to the BCCI official website:
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
