Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan Squads Confirmed, broadcast Details Emerge
Dubai, UAE – September 20, 2025 – The squads for the 2025 Asia Cup are set, with both India and Pakistan announcing their teams ahead of the tournament. The competition, a key event in the cricket calendar, will see the two rivals clash alongside other Asian cricketing nations, building anticipation for potential encounters leading into the ICC Champions Trophy in 2026.
The Asia Cup provides a crucial platform for teams to test their strategies and player combinations in a high-pressure, multi-nation tournament. For India and Pakistan, the event offers a notable chance to fine-tune their squads and gain momentum before major global competitions. The tournament’s outcome will heavily influence team confidence and rankings as they prepare for future challenges.
India’s 15-member squad, as released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, is led by Surya Kumar Yadav with Shubman Gill serving as vice-captain. The roster includes: Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, and Rinku Singh.
Pakistan has also confirmed its squad, comprising Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Sufyan Moqim.
the tournament is scheduled to begin soon, with the India-Pakistan match already set for September 14, 2025, at the Dubai International stadium. Specific start times for each match will be announced closer to the game dates.
Fans can follow the action as it unfolds. Broadcast details and streaming platforms are expected to be announced by official tournament organizers in the coming days.The eleven-member playing squads for each match will be revealed on the day of the game.
