The Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on 9 September in the UAE, and all participating nations have announced their squad. From bold omissions to surprising inclusions, this year’s line-ups have already sparked plenty of discussion among fans.
Hosted across two venues – Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the tournament will follow the T20I format and provide thrilling encounters between some of the best cricketing nations in Asia.
The event, which will be held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, will feature exciting matches between some of Asia’s top cricketing teams and will be played in the T20I format.
Five of the eight nations competing in the 2019 Asia Cup—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Oman, and Hong Kong —are full members of the ACC. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), who qualified after winning the 2024 ACC Men’s Premier Cup, will join them.
It is anticipated that the group stage of the 2025 Asia Cup will take place during the first two weeks of September, followed by the Super Four matches. They will play competitive matches and have ample time to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup thanks to this arrangement.
India Squad for Asia Cup 2025
India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill serving as vice-captain. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah returns after injury, while big names like Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal were left out.
India Squad (15 players):
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (wk), KL Rahul (wk).
Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan made a bold call by excluding former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The side will be captained by Salman Ali Agha and features Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, and Shadab Khan.
Pakistan Squad (17 players):
Salman Ali Agha (c), Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Haris, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Sri Lanka Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Sri Lanka named Charith Asalanka as captain, while spin wizard Wanindu Hasaranga made the cut despite injury concerns. Veteran Angelo Mathews was dropped as selectors looked to balance experience with youth.
Sri Lanka Squad (16 players):
Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Pramod Madushan, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk).
UAE Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Hosts UAE will be led by Muhammad Waseem. The squad mixes experienced players with fresh talent as they prepare to face India in their opening match.
UAE Squad (17 players):
Muhammad Waseem (c), Vriitya Aravind (wk), Chirag Suri, Basil Hameed, CP Rizwan, Alishan Sharafu, Rohan Mustafa, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique, Karthik Meiyappan, Aryan Lakra, Sanchit Sharma, Aayan Khan, Fahad Nawaz, Akif Raja, Ansh Tandon, Sabir Ali.
Afghanistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Afghanistan have gone with spin strength under captain Rashid Khan, with big names like Mujeeb and Nabi also included.
Afghan Squad (17 players):
Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi. Karim Janat, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Gulbadin Naib, Ihsanullah Janat, Farid Malik.
Bangladesh Asia cup 2025 squad
Liton Das will lead Bangladesh with Shakib Al Hasan still part of the setup. They will rely on both experience and young blood.
Bangladesh Squad (16 players):
Litton Das (c, wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed. Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nurul Hasan (wk), Rishad Hossain.
Hong Kong Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Hong Kong will be led by Yasim Murtaza, with experienced campaigners like Babar Hayat and Anshuman Rath in the mix.
HK Squad (15 players):
Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Kinchit Shah, Aizaz Khan, Nizakat Khan. Zeeshan Ali, Haroon Arshad, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Aftab Hussain, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Shahid Wasif, Waqas Barkat, Daniel Pascoe.
Oman Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Oman’s campaign will lead by captain Jatinder Singh. Their squad includes a blend of seasoned all-rounders and upcoming talent.
Oman Squad (15 players):
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The Asia Cup 2025 squads highlight bold calls from selectors across nations. India opted for new leadership, Pakistan dropped two of their biggest names. While Sri Lanka backed their spin strength, and UAE finalized a balanced 17-player team. With Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Oman also confirming strong squads, the tournament promises thrilling cricket and high drama.
