India's squad for Asia Cup 2026 features changes

The Asia Cup 2026 will take place in September, ahead of the T20 World Cup. It aims to help teams prepare for the major tournament, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka next year. India has had recent success in T20 cricket, winning both the T20 World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy. Many players from the Asia Cup squad are expected to also be part of the T20 World Cup team, which will feature eight teams, including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. However, some key players may not participate in the Asia Cup. Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested due to previous injuries and heavy workloads. He is expected to miss the tournament following a busy schedule, and he won’t play a few IPL games as well. Mohammed Shami and KL Rahul are also potential absentees. The team may include new faces like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Sanju Samson as openers. Suryakumar Yadav is set to captain the team, which will include players like Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, and Rinku Singh. The squad will also feature strong bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj. Overall, India looks to build a competitive squad for the Asia Cup, with a strong mix of experience and emerging talent.