Delhi: Shubman Gill, who recently performed brilliantly in the Test series against England, is currently in the news. Now the match between Gill and Akshar Patel can be seen for the Asia Cup 2025 with the vice-captains of the Indian team.

In the last domestic T20 series, Akshar Patel was made the vice-captain. At the same time, when Suryakumar Yadav was made the full-time captain of the T20 team for the first time, Shubman Gill was given the responsibility of vice-captain.

Bumrah’s return fixed

Team India’s leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be available for the Asia Cup. However, he can be rested from the first Test against the West Indies in October.

Team selection can be done on August 19 or 20

Ajit Agarkar -led Selection Committee can announce the team for the Asia Cup on 19 or 20 August. This decision will depend on the fitness report of the players who have to meet the Sports Science team in Bangalore. The fitness report of Suryakumar Yadav, who is already practicing on the nets, will also be included in it.

Crowd of strong contenders in top order

The top order is already strong with the presence of players like Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya.

A BCCI source said, “Abhishek Sharma is the world’s number 1 batsman in the recent ICC T20 rankings. Sanju Samson also performed brilliantly with bat and wicketkeeping in the last season. Shubman Gill’s recent form has also been excellent, so he will be difficult to ignore.”

Because of this, young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudarshan are finding it difficult to find a place in the team.

Jurle and Jitesh in wicketkeeper race

The selection of Sanju Samson as the first wicketkeeper of the team is almost certain. But for the second wicketkeeper, there is a competition between Dhruv Jurlel and Jitesh Sharma. Jitesh Sharma played the role of Finisher for RCB in the IPL, which strengthens his claim.

Shivam Dubey’s return fixed

The team’s chief all -rounder will be Hardik Pandya, but Nitish Reddy may be out of the Asia Cup due to injury. Shivam Dubey can get a chance in his place, who made a good comeback against England.

Akshar and Washington as spin all -rounders

Akshar Patel and Washington Sundar are believed to be included in the team as a spin all -rounder.

Two players collided for third fast bowler

Jaspreet Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are confirmed in the fast bowling department. But there is a tough fight between Krishna and Harshit Rana, famous for the third fast bowler. The famous Krishna took 25 wickets in the last IPL, while Harshit Rana’s fast and heavy bowling makes him a strong contender.