Abhishek Sharma: The left-handed opener has played 17 T20Is for India and, having established himself over the past two years in this format, this would be his first Asia Cup. (AFP Photo)
Jitesh Sharma: The wicketkeeper batter has played only nine T20Is for India. But with Shubman Gill coming in and putting a cloud over Sanju Samson’s spot in the team, he can be the first-choice gloveman. If so, he’ll hope to carry on his IPL 2025 form as a finisher. (Sportzpics Photo)
Varun Chakaravarthy: The mystery spinner has revived his career under Gautam Gambhir. Although he has played in a World Cup for India, this would be his first outing in an Asia Cup. (PTI Photo)
Shivam Dube: The all-rounder didn’t have a good IPL 2025 but he comes to his first Asia Cup with the image of a spin-hitter who can change games in the middle-order. (PTI Photo)
Sanju Samson: This is a massive opportunity for the Kerala superstar. He has done enough to be in India’s 11 but performing in a multi-nation tournament, his first Asia Cup, would cement his place in the team once and for all. (PTI Photo)
Harshit Rana: The young pacer is set to be a key part of India’s attack in his first Asia Cup. As part of an attack that also includes Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, he’ll have to make every game count. (AP Photo)
Rinku Singh: There were a lot of question marks over Rinku Singh’s chances of getting in the squad but now that he’s here for his first Asia Cup, he’ll want to shut all the critics down.
