Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India in Asia Cup 2025, Begins Rehab at NCA. Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain of the Indian team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on September 9. The star batter has arrived at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to kick off his rehabilitation and undergo a fitness assessment ahead of the high-profile tournament.
This year’s Asia Cup will be hosted by the BCCI and played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with matches scheduled across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. India has been placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, as well as Oman and the UAE. Group B features Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka.
Suryakumar Yadav The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash will take place on September 14 in Dubai. India’s other group matches include a game against hosts UAE on September 10, followed by a fixture against Oman on September 19. The tournament opener will see Afghanistan face Hong Kong on September 9 in Abu Dhabi.
Suryakumar Yadav Nearing Full Fitness After Hernia Surgery, Eyes Asia Cup Return
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is steadily progressing toward full fitness following his recent hernia surgery. Currently based at the BCCI’s National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru — specifically at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) — the star batter is undergoing rehabilitation and fitness assessments to ensure he’s ready in time for the upcoming Asia Cup.
As part of his recovery plan, Suryakumar was not included in the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, which is being led by Shardul Thakur. His absence highlights the priority given to his long-term fitness as he continues rehab under expert supervision.
Suryakumar had revealed in June that he had undergone successful hernia surgery, calling it a step “on the road to recovery.” His last appearance came during IPL 2025, where he turned out for the Mumbai Indians before heading to the UK for consultation with a sports hernia specialist.
This marks his third surgery in as many years — with prior procedures on his ankle in 2023 and a previous hernia surgery in 2024.
Since taking over the T20I captaincy after India’s ICC T20 World Cup triumph in June 2024, Suryakumar has led an explosive batting transformation. Under his leadership, Team India has regularly posted scores above 250, and the skipper himself boasts an impressive T20I strike rate of 167.07, with four centuries to his name.
With eyes set on a strong return for the Asia Cup, all signs point toward Suryakumar Yadav making a full recovery and continuing his aggressive brand of leadership on the field.
