The Asia Cup 2025 is now less than a month away, and Team India is preparing to defend its title. Ahead of this major tournament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the team management are focusing not only on net practice and strategy but also on the fitness reports of the players.
Sports News: The excitement for the Asia Cup 2025 is building up. The mega tournament, scheduled to begin on September 9 in the UAE, will see Team India aiming to defend its title. However, the team's biggest concern this time is the fitness of some key players. The team management is particularly keeping a close eye on the fitness reports of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer, and captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Hardik Pandya's Fitness Test
Hardik Pandya, one of Team India's most successful all-rounders, is currently undergoing a fitness test. This test is scheduled to take place on August 11 and 12 at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Hardik has already arrived in Bengaluru and has been updating his fans through social media. Hardik's fitness is crucial for Team India's strategy and balance.
Passing this test will be a turning point for him. If Hardik succeeds in this test, he will definitely be included in Team India's probable squad for the Asia Cup.
Shreyas Iyer Passes Fitness Test
There is good news for Shreyas Iyer's fans: he has already successfully completed his fitness test. This test was conducted between July 27 and 29. Although Shreyas last played a T20 international match in 2023, his impressive performance in the IPL and domestic cricket has given him a b claim for a comeback in the Asia Cup team. His fitness and form make him an important option for the team.
Suryakumar Yadav Still in Recovery
There is some concern regarding the fitness of T20 team captain and excellent batsman Suryakumar Yadav. Suryakumar underwent a hernia operation in early June, after which he has not been fully fit. He is currently under the supervision of the medical team and physio at the NCA. Experts estimate that it may take him another week to fully recover.
In such a situation, Suryakumar Yadav's presence in the Asia Cup 2025 is still uncertain. Team India management is closely monitoring how soon he can become fully fit so that his role in the team can be clarified.
When Will Team India's Probable Squad Be Announced?
Team India's official squad for the Asia Cup 2025 will be announced after the fitness tests. Since Hardik Pandya's fitness test is still pending and Suryakumar Yadav has also not fully recovered, the team management is taking some precautions in making the final decision. Fans are keeping an eye on these fitness updates because these three players play an important role in the team's balance and winning strategy.
In such a situation, the announcement of the squad is likely to be in mid or late August so that the players can get enough time for final preparation and practice. The Asia Cup 2025 is starting on September 9 in the UAE, which will last for approximately 21 days. Top Asian cricket teams, including India, will participate in this tournament.
