Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Rahane Picks India's Strongest XI for Asia Cup 2025
India has announced its squad for the 2025 Asia Cup, and veteran cricketer Ajinkya Rahane shared his predicted best team.
Suryakumar Yadav will be the captain.
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma are expected to open the batting.
However, Rahane left out Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh from his preferred lineup.
The Asia Cup will be played in the UAE from September 9-28, 2025.
Ajinkya Rahane selected his strongest India XI for the 2025 Asia Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Indian team in the Asia Cup.
Shubman Gill is expected to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma.
Rahane did not include Sanju Samson or Rinku Singh in his playing XI.
The Asia Cup will be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28, 2025.
- Who
- Ajinkya Rahane picked India's playing XI, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain.
- What
- Ajinkya Rahane picked his strongest playing XI for India in the upcoming Asia Cup.
- When
- The Asia Cup will take place from September 9 to 28, 2025.
- Where
- The Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Why
- The article discusses the selection of the strongest playing XI for the Asia Cup, though Rahane's specific reasons are not exhaustively detailed.
Rahane's Team Selection
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Rahane's Team Selection
Sanju Samson left out of the playing XI.
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No opposing view presented.
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Rahane's Team Selection
Rinku Singh was also not included.
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No opposing view presented.
- Tournament
- Asia Cup
- Captain
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Selected by
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Start Date
- September 9, 2025
- End Date
- September 28, 2025
- Venue
- UAE
Sources
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