In a move shocking fans across the cricketing world, the BCCI officially announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, and in an unprecedented twist, handed the captaincy to a player with just 14 Test matches under his belt. This surprise appointment comes amid reports of senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepping aside to focus on workload management.
The new skipper, Shubman Gill, becomes India’s youngest-ever Asia Cup captain, marking a generational shift in leadership. Despite limited Test experience, selectors see Gill as the team’s future torchbearer, citing his fearless batting and sharp cricketing mind. Sources close to the BCCI reveal that Hardik Pandya will remain vice-captain, giving the squad much-needed stability.
The squad also features regulars like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Suryakumar Yadav, alongside rising talents such as Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson has been picked as the reserve wicketkeeper, with Ishan Kishan missing out due to injury concerns.
Social media exploded within minutes of the announcement, with fans split between excitement and anxiety. Hashtags like “#GillCaptaincyShock” and “#AsiaCupSquad2025” trended on X, while former cricketers welcomed the move as bold and visionary.
India’s first match in the Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled against arch-rivals Pakistan, making this a high-pressure debut for Gill as captain. The cricket fraternity is watching closely to see whether the young star can handle the expectations and lead India to another Asia Cup title.