India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 was expected to be finalized today (August 19, Tuesday), during a selection meeting in Mumbai. However, persistent heavy rainfall in the city has thrown a wrench into those plans, causing a delay in the meeting and subsequent squad announcement.
Rain Disrupts BCCI’s Selection Plans
According to a report by Arani Basu for the Times of India, the selection meeting has been delayed as key members of the BCCI and the selection panel are yet to arrive in Mumbai. Flight operations have been severely impacted over the past 24 hours due to intense rain, leaving only chief selector Ajit Agarkar and India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) present at the venue.
A press conference that was scheduled for 1 PM today with Agarkar and SKY has also been postponed. As of now, there’s no official confirmation regarding the revised timing of the squad announcement.
Squad Almost Finalized, Just a Few Spots Up for Grabs
Despite the delay, the core of India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025 is reportedly finalized. The selectors are believed to be choosing between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the back-up opener role.
On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana are in contention for a spot alongside pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
In addition to the men’s squad, the Indian women’s team for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 was also scheduled to be announced today. However, that announcement too appears to have been delayed due to the ongoing weather disruptions in Mumbai.
Conclusion
With the Asia Cup just around the corner, the final squad announcement is now highly anticipated. Fans and media alike are keeping a close watch for any updates from the BCCI. Once weather conditions stabilize and key officials arrive in Mumbai, the selection process and press conference are expected to resume.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on India’s squad for Asia Cup 2025 and the Women’s ODI World Cup squad.
