India will look to defend their crown and extend their record to nine Asia Cup titles when they take the field in the 2025 edition of the tournament, set to be held across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah this September. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, and with Shubman Gill appointed as vice-captain in place of Axar Patel, India have named a formidable squad.

Having clinched the T20 World Cup title in 2024, the Indian side has undergone a significant transformation. The retirements of stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja from the T20 format have opened the doors for a younger, bolder core to step in. With head coach Gautam Gambhir overseeing the transition, the Men in Blue have embraced a fearless and high-risk brand of cricket over the past year.

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