India's Jasprit Bumrah confirms availability for Asia Cup, Suryakumar Yadav declared fit.

Jasprit Bumrah has confirmed his availability for the upcoming Asia Cup in Dubai, providing a major boost to the Indian team. The senior selection committee will finalize a 15-member squad on August 19 in Mumbai. Suryakumar Yadav has also been declared fit after completing rehabilitation from a lower-right abdominal hernia surgery. Their return ensures India will have both Bumrah and Yadav available for the tournament.

The Indian cricket team is set to receive a significant boost ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled for September 9-18 in Dubai. Both key players, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, have confirmed their availability for the tournament, providing a major advantage to the national side.

Jasprit Bumrah, the pace spearhead, has made himself available for the Asia Cup, a crucial decision that comes just days before the senior selection committee finalizes a 15-member squad on August 19 in Mumbai [1]. Bumrah, who was released from Test duties after India's win at Edgbaston in July, last featured in international cricket during the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in June 2024. His inclusion will be particularly beneficial as the Asia Cup is a T20 event, which is expected to be more manageable compared to Test cricket, giving the management flexibility in choosing his spells.

Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 captain, has also been declared fit after completing rehabilitation from a lower-right abdominal hernia surgery. Yadav underwent a detailed fitness program at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and has now been cleared to participate [2]. His return comes as a timely reinforcement, with his leadership and batting firepower crucial for India’s campaign. Yadav showcased his class in the IPL 2025, scoring 717 runs for Mumbai Indians, finishing as the second-highest run-getter of the season. His fitness clearance ensures India will have both Bumrah and Yadav available, two key figures as the team aims for continental glory in Dubai.

The senior selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, will meet on August 19 in Mumbai to finalize the squad for the Asia Cup. The tournament, which will be played in the T20 format, promises to be an exciting event with India taking on arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 [3]. The early travel of the Indian team to the UAE will allow players to get acclimatized and practice before the tournament kicks off, ensuring smooth preparations.

References:
[1] https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/news/jasprit-bumrah-makes-himself-available-ahead-of-asia-cup-2025-report-125081700809_1.html
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/news/suryakumar-yadav-clears-fitness-test-ahead-of-asia-cup-2025-squad-meeting-125081600742_1.html
[3] https://sports.ndtv.com/asia-cup-2025/massive-boost-for-team-india-days-ahead-of-asia-cup-squad-announcement-9098662