Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Gill Named Vice-Captain as India's Asia Cup Squad Announced
The Indian cricket team is getting ready for the Asia Cup T20.
Jasprit Bumrah, a star bowler, is confirmed to play.
Shubman Gill has been selected as the vice-captain.
The team selection is planned for August 19th or 20th.
The selectors are considering if Gill or Axar Patel should be vice captain.
Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal were not included.
The team management needs to decide the best way to balance the team’s lineup.
Shubman Gill named vice-captain for India's Asia Cup T20 squad.
Jasprit Bumrah is confirmed for the Asia Cup but may be rested for the first Test against the West Indies.
The selection committee is expected to announce the squad on August 19th or 20th.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan are not included in the squad.
The selectors must choose between Shubman Gill and Axar Patel for vice-captaincy.
- Who
- Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and other potential team members.
- What
- Selection of the Indian squad for the Asia Cup T20 and player availability.
- When
- Squad announcement expected on August 19th or 20th.
- Where
- Asia Cup 2025 location not mentioned in text.
- Why
- To participate in the Asia Cup T20.
Focus on Continuity
Rewarding Performance
Team Composition
Focus on Continuity
Maintain the current squad for consistency.
Rewarding Performance
Give opportunities to in-form players such as Gill or promote other players for experience.
- Event
- Asia Cup T20
- Vice-Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Player Availability
- Jasprit Bumrah (confirmed)
- Squad Announcement
- August 19th or 20th
- Players Dropped
- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan
Sources
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