The Asia Cup 2025 is just around the corner, with the first match scheduled to begin on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). India will open
their campaign against the hosts on September 10. The Indian squad for the tournament was announced a few days ago, with Suryakumar Yadav named as captain and Shubman Gill his deputy.
With more than a year separating the 2024 T20 World Cup and the Asia Cup 2025, the Men in Blue have seen several changes in their setup. However, a quite few players from India's 2024 T20 World Cup squad have made their way into the 2025 Asia Cup unit as well. Here let us take a look at the Indian cricketers who featured in both the 2024 T20 World Cup and the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.
Indian players featuring in both T20 WC 2024 and Asia Cup 2025
Suryakumar Yadav
India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, continues to be a key figure. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, his spectacular boundary catch proved pivotal in India lifting the trophy for the second time in history. This time, he will lead the side in a continental tournament for the very first time.
Axar Patel
The left-arm spinner Axar Patel played vital cameos with the bat in the World Cup, often rescuing India in crunch situations. Over the past year, he has firmly established himself as a reliable all-rounder. Having led Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, Axar brings leadership experience as well. Although he was recently removed from the role of India’s vice-captain, he remains a crucial figure heading into the Asia Cup.
Shivam Dube
The all-rounder Shivam Dube had a relatively quiet World Cup campaign in the USA and West Indies. However, his big-hitting ability makes him a dangerous middle-order option. Dube is capable of providing explosive batting power at a high strike rate, making him a potential game-changer for India in the Asia Cup.
Hardik Pandya
The star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is among India’s most reliable performers. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, he scored 144 runs and picked up 10 wickets, underlining his value across departments. If he finds his rhythm, Pandya could once again play a decisive role in India’s campaign.
Arsdheep Singh
The left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh emerged as India’s leading wicket-taker at the T20 World Cup and is currently the country’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is. With the Asia Cup being played in the T20 format ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, Arshdeep’s form with the ball will be vital for India’s success.
Kuldeep Yadav
The wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental in India’s World Cup victory, maintaining a tidy economy rate of 6.95. As the team’s frontline spinner, Kuldeep will once again be tasked with providing breakthroughs in the middle overs and keeping opposition batters in check.
Jasprit Bumrah
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah remains a trump card. He was sensational in the T20 World Cup, claiming 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 while maintaining an economy of just 4.00. Bumrah’s ability to strike early and dominate at the death makes him India’s biggest weapon in the Asia Cup.
Sanju Samson
The wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson was part of the World Cup squad in 2024 but did not feature in the playing XI. Since then, he has transformed his game, hitting three centuries in quick succession and finding superb form with the bat. His aggressive style and consistency now make him one of India’s key batters heading into the Asia Cup.
