Gill named vice-captain as holders India announce Asia Cup squad

Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain as India’s Asia Cup squad was announced on Tuesday.

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Gill, who is India’s Test captain, scored 754 runs across five Tests in England where a thrilling series ended in a 2-2 tie.

He had last played a T20 against Sri Lanka in July 2024, when coach Gautam Gambhir took up the job. Since then, India have experimented in the T20 arena with Suryakumar Yadav as skipper.

Gill, who leads Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, scored 650 runs in the 2025 season and couldn't be ignored further after his success in England.

"He was the vice-captain when we last played in Sri Lanka and the new T20 cycle had begun. However, we got busy with Test cricket and he didn’t get opportunities (in T20s). We are happy to have him back,” said Yadav, who has been retained as skipper.

The 2025 Asia Cup will be played in the UAE from Sept. 9. Dubai and Abu Dhabi will host the 19 matches, with the Dubai International Stadium hosting the final on Sept. 28.

The tournament will also mark a resumption of cricket ties between India and Pakistan - after escalating military tensions earlier this year with both the IPL and the Pakistan Super League halted briefly.