Indian selectors are set to announce the squad for the Asia Cup 2025, a T20I event in the UAE. With key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired, opportunities arise for youngsters. Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to lead, while competition intensifies with the emergence of talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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