The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee announced India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad on Tuesday, and it has raised some eyebrows. The roster includes Shubman Gill, who has been appointed as vice-captain in a team that will be skippered by Suryakumar Yadav. Some notable absentees include Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer.

As the debate over whether India should play the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 encounter against Pakistan is open, former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has conveyed the stance of Pakistan on the matter.

India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar unveiled India's squad for Asia Cup 2025. Shubman Gill has been named Suryakumar Yadav's deputy for the tournament

With the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup just months away, Team India is set for a packed calendar that will test their depth, adaptability, and preparation. From continental battles in Asia to tough tours abroad,

India will start their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 campaign against China on August 29, the fixtures of which was announced by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on Tuesday. Expectedly, Pakistan withdrew from the tournament due to security reasons after Operation Sindoor, while Oman also pulled out. Bangladesh and Kazakhstan replaced them.

The selectors have hinted that Shubman Gill will shoulder the responsibility at the top. Alongside him, Abhishek Sharma is expected to open.

The bigger question is whether Gill will find a place in the squad, given that India are scheduled to play Test series against West Indies

India’s squad for the continental showpiece covers several bases and has an aura of strength - but some questions remain unanswered.