There are only a few days left in the start of Asia Cup 2025. But everyone is waiting for the announcement of Team India’s squad. It is believed that the team may be announced after the selection committee meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, August 19. The selection panel will also be present in this meeting along with T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav.
At the same time, the biggest challenge is about wicketkeeper slots. Many wicketkeeper batsmen are involved in this race. But only 2 players can get a chance. This time the tournament is going to be held in UAE.
Sanju Samson scored three centuries in T20 last year. Two against South Africa and one against Bangladesh. So far, 42 T20 Internationals have 861 runs at an average of 25.32, including three centuries and two half -centuries.
However, his performance in the middle order has been weak. His average on this position has been only 18.83 and he managed to score only one half -century. If Shubman Gill will open in the team and Abhishek Sharma will be present as another opener, then it will not be easy for Sanju to make it to the playing 11.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is considered a big contender despite poor performance in T20 so far. But there is still doubt on his fitness. He suffered a right leg injury in the Manchester Test against England and is recovering.
Pant’s recent form also increases anxiety. In IPL 2025, he scored just 269 runs in 14 matches. In this, he was dismissed for less than 10 runs. That is, their return rests on both fitness and form.
KL Rahul
For Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, Rahul scored 529 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 149.72. He also performed well in Test cricket on England tour. Although Rahul played at number four in most IPL matches, Team India already has many options in the top-5. In such a situation, his entry in playing-11 is difficult.
Jitesh Sharma
Jitesh Sharma can be a better online option as a wicketkeeper-finisher. In IPL 2025, for RCB, who scored 261 runs at a strike rate of 176.35 and scored fast in the lower order. Jitesh’s specialty is that he can change the game in the last over. Therefore, not only the Asia Cup but also in the T20 World Cup 2026, he can prove to be a big option to give Team India as a finisher touch.
Dhruv jurael
At the same time, Dhruv Jurael has played just 4 T20 matches for India so far. But they can give good balance to the team in middle order. In IPL 2025, he scored 333 runs for Rajasthan Royals.