Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has cleared a fitness test just before the Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement. According to The Indian Express, the 34-year-old underwent the test at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where he has been recovering after hernia surgery in June.
The report further mentioned that the right-handed batter will attend the selection meeting for finalizing the squad. Suryakumar last represented India in the T20I series against England in February 2025. In IPL 2025, he featured for Mumbai Indians, amassing 717 runs across 16 innings.
“He has cleared his fitness and will be available to captain the Indian team during the Asia Cup. He was at the COE till a few days ago, where he underwent a rehab programme and has now been declared fit. And He will be attending the Indian team selection meeting,” a BCCI source told Indian Express.
Last week, Yadav shared a video from the CoE showcasing his batting drills. He accompanied the post with the caption:
“Can’t wait to be back doing what I love”.
Shubman Gill Under Spotlight As India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad Countdown Begins
India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad will be announced on Tuesday, August 19, with attention on Test captain Shubman Gill and the possibility of his return to the T20I side. The 25-year-old last appeared in the shortest format in July 2024 and was excluded from later series.
During that time, India turned to Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as their opening pair, while Tilak Varma occupied a spot in the top order. Former spinner Harbhajan Singh has included Gill in his preferred Asia Cup squad, stating that the right-hander possesses the skills to succeed in T20 cricket.
Some reports had suggested that Shubman Gill might captain India in the Asia Cup 2025 if Suryakumar Yadav was unavailable, but those claims have now been dismissed.
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