Will Hardik Pandya not be a part of Team India in the Asia Cup 2025? This big news has come regarding fitness

Asia Cup 2025: Asia Cup 2025 will be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in T20 format from 9 to 28 September. Before the tournament, Team India's all-rounder Hardik Pandya will have to give a fitness test at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru

Asia Cup 2025: Asia Cup 2025 is going to start from 9 September next month. This time it will be played in T20 format. The title match of Asia Cup 2025 will be played on 28 September. Asia Cup 2025 will be organized in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. At the same time, before Asia Cup 2025, big news is coming about the Indian team. Before the Asia Cup 2025 tournament, Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will have to give a fitness test at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru.

31-year-old Hardik Pandya played a significant role in India's victory in the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. The cricketer has also started training in Mumbai from mid-July. The team hopes that he will make a significant contribution to the team in the Asia Cup starting on 9 September.

Pandya will have to give a fitness test

According to a report in The Times of India, Hardik Pandya will undergo a fitness assessment test in Bengaluru on August 11 and 12. The report also states that Shreyas Iyer has completed his fitness test between July 27 and 29. Captain Suryakumar Yadav will stay in the COE for another week to fully work on his fitness, where the physio and medical team are monitoring him.

Shreyas Iyer recently led Punjab Kings to the final of IPL 2025. However, he has not played any T20 international match since December 2023. Shreyas Iyer is consistently performing well in domestic cricket and IPL. Now it remains to be seen whether he gets a place in the team in the upcoming Asia Cup or not.

Shubman Gill can become the vice-captain in T20

After Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20 International, Suryakumar Yadav was given the command of the team. Suryakumar made a great start and led the team to victory in 17 out of 22 matches. Now he is ready to play an important role for the team in Asia Cup 2025 as well. At the same time, according to reports, Shubman Gill can be made the vice-captain for this tournament.

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