India announced their 2025 Asia Cup squad but not without drama. Delayed by heavy Mumbai rains, the selection meeting delivered some major surprises that could shape India’s T20 World Cup year. Shubman Gill replaced Axar Patel as the vice-captain of the team, signaling his rise as a future all-format leader. But what does his inclusion mean for India’s settled opening pair? Who benefits, who misses out, and which tough calls define this squad? From Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma’s explosive partnership to the fierce competition between Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, and debates over Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube - Rupha Ramani decodes it all. With Jasprit Bumrah leading the bowling attack, the squad raises big questions ahead of the World Cup.<br /><br />Also on the show, Neymar's return to Santos hasn't gone as planned. The club suffered an embarrassing 6-0 defeat to Vasco Da Gama. The Brazilian broke down in tears after the loss. Santos - Pele's club is now fighting a relegation battle. Does Neymar's failures highlight the major issue plaguing football in the country? And two10-year-old chess talents defeated seasoned grandmasters in America and Britain. Bodhana Sivanandan and Keya Jha scripted history. While India is dominating the chess world, has the revolution reached across borders too?<br /><br />---<br /><br />India | Asia Cup | Asia Cup Squad | T20 World Cup | Shubman Gill | Axar Patel | Sanju Samson | Abhishek Sharma | Shreyas Iyer | Rinku Singh | Shivam Dube | First Sports | Rupha Ramani | Firstpost | Sports News<br /><br />#india #asiacup2025 #asiacupsquad #asiacupindiasquad #t20worldcup #shubmangill #axarpatel #rinkusingh #shivamdube #shreyasiyer #firstsports #rupharamani #sportsnews #firstpost<br /><br />Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. <br /><br />Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. <br />https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost<br /><br />Follow Firstpost on Instagram:<br />https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ <br /><br />Follow Firstpost on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ <br /><br />Follow Firstpost on Twitter: <br />https://twitter.com/firstpost<br /><br />Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp:<br />https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V<br /><br /># news #breaking #24x7
