There are only 3 days left for the start of the 2025 Asia Cup. This Mahakumbh of Asian cricket will be played between September 9 and September 28 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This time a total of eight teams are participating in the Asia Cup, which are divided into two groups. The first match in the 2025 Asia Cup will be played between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. At the same time, Team India will play their first match against UAE on 10 September. Meanwhile, former Indian all -rounder Irfan Pathan has chosen India’s playing XI for the Asia Cup.

Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill opener

Irfan Pathan has chosen Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill as openers in their playing XI. Gill is also the vice -captain of the team. This is followed by the world’s number-2 batsman Tilak Verma in T20 at number three. On number four, Irfan has kept captain Suryakumar Yadav.

Sanju Samson wicketkeeper, will play at number five

Irfan has not kept Jitesh Sharma in his playing XI. He has chosen Sanju Samson as a wicketkeeper, who will play at number five. This was followed by Hardik Pandya and then Akshar Patel. In this way, Irfan’s team has seven batting options.

In bowling, Irfan has chosen Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav and mystery spinner Varun Chakraborty. Jaspreet Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are as fast bowlers. There are also heartfelt and letters to support these four. In such a situation, India will have a total of 6 bowling options in this playing eleven. According to Irfan Pathan’s playing XI, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana are on the bench.

Irfan Pathan chose India’s playing XI for the Asia Cup- Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty, Jaspreet Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.

India’s 15-member team for 2025 Asia Cup- Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh, Akshar Patel, Jaspreet Bumrah and Varun Chakraborty.