Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place on September 9. India T20 vice-captain Hardik Pandya is likely to undergo a fitness assessment at BCCI’s COE (Centre of Excellence) in Bengaluru, as per a report. The 31-year-old, who has been subjected to injuries in the past, has been crucial to India’s set-up in the white-ball format. Notably, he was instrumental in India’s title-winning campaign at the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2024.
According to the national media, with the Asia Cup starting on September 9, the premier all-rounder will undergo assessment on August 11 and 12. The report also stated that Shreyas Iyer, who is likely to be a part of the squad, is done with his assessment already in the month of July (27 and 29).
Iyer’s selection will not come as a surprise to Cricket fans as he led the Punjab Kings to the IPL 2025 final. His exploits as captain for KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) were appreciated by Cricket fans as he led the side to their third IPL title. India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has already started his preparations on the road to recovery ahead of next month’s Asia Cup.
According to some reports, the Indian team is expected to travel to the UAE in the first week of September. The tournament will mark the beginning of India’s preparations for defending their crown in the T20 World Cup next year. India will host the tournament with Sri Lanka.
