The Asia Cup 2025 tournament is scheduled to begin on September 9th, with the final match on September 28th. Anticipation is high among fans. Due to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20 format. While the Indian team for this tournament hasn’t been announced yet, the Indian board is expected to make a decision soon. A key question for fans is which players will be selected for the Asia Cup squad. Some Indian players who performed exceptionally well in IPL 2025 might still miss out on a spot. Here’s a look at five such players.
**KL Rahul:** Playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, KL Rahul delivered a phenomenal performance, scoring 539 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 149.72. He excelled in every batting position he was assigned. However, the Indian selectors may face a dilemma regarding the wicketkeeping options, with Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel also in contention. Rahul last played a T20 in 2022, and the T20 team has since prioritized young, aggressive top-order batsmen.
**Yashasvi Jaiswal:** Representing Rajasthan Royals, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 559 runs in 14 matches with a strike rate of 159.71. He was the seventh-highest run-scorer in the tournament. However, the opening duties for Team India have recently been handled by Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. Shubman Gill may also feature as an opener. Jaiswal is given more importance in the Test format. Furthermore, the team has several other opening options. Jaiswal might be rested for the Asia Cup 2025 and could be seen playing in the two-match Test series against the West Indies, starting on October 2nd.
**Shreyas Iyer:** Shreyas Iyer scored 650 runs for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, also captaining the team and leading them to the final. Despite this, Iyer’s dream of playing in the Asia Cup 2025 might be shattered. India’s middle order is packed with talented players like Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh, potentially leading to Iyer’s omission.
**Sai Sudharsan:** Sai Sudharsan dominated the Indian Premier League 2025, amassing 759 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of 156.17. He scored a century and six half-centuries. Sudharsan showcased aggressive batting against both pace and spin bowlers. An experienced player will likely be preferred at number three in the T20 format. Although Tilak Varma is relatively young, he has more international cricket experience than Sudharsan. Tilak Varma or Suryakumar Yadav might play at number three, meaning Sudharsan may have to wait for his turn.
**Jasprit Bumrah:** Jasprit Bumrah has been frequently injured, which has affected his workload management. He performed well in the Indian Premier League. In the five-match Test series against England, Bumrah only played in three matches.
He may be rested for the Asia Cup. This is because India is scheduled to play a two-match Test series against the West Indies immediately after the tournament. Bumrah is a player for all formats for Team India, and the Indian board will likely want the fast bowler to participate more in the Test format.