CSK duo in contention for Asia Cup squad

The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place in the UAE starting from September 9, 2025, featuring leading cricketing nations from Asia in the T20 format.

India's squad will have to quickly adapt since they have not played many T20 internationals leading up to the tournament. India are placed alongside Pakistan, UAE and Oman and will be entering their first major multinational T20I tournament since winning the T20 World Cup 2024.

The tournament will be played in a T20 format, with teams split into two groups, followed by a Super 4 stage and a final on September 28. India enters the tournament as defending champions and will face tough competition, including a highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match on September 14. The Asia Cup is a major test for India's T20 supremacy in the region as they look to continue their prowess in the format.

Amid this, as the squad selection for the Indian team nears, there are a possible two players from Chennai Super Kings, who will be in contention for making it to the India squad. Although CSK had a disastrous IPL 2025 campaign, the duo can still make their case for a place in the Indian team.

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Shivam Dube

Despite the team's overall struggles, Shivam Dube stood out as a reliable middle-order hitter. He scored 357 runs at a solid average of 32.45 and maintained a healthy strike rate of 132.2, showcasing his ability to perform even when the team was under pressure. He has also been an important figure in India's recent T20I matches, contributing in major tournaments like the T20 World Cup. Although India may opt for a spin-bowling all-rounder, Shivam Dube can still be a wildcard selectors may pick for the tournament.

Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleed Ahmed played an important role in the bowling lineup, especially during the crucial death overs. His ability to maintain pressure with economical bowling in the final stages of an innings adds value to the team's balance. While not in the limelight compared to some star bowlers, Khaleed's consistency and tactical awareness make him a possible selection for the national team's Asia Cup campaign.

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Matheesha Pathirana is likely to be a certain pick for Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup, while Noor Ahmad has already been included in the Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup.