India's first training session in Dubai ahead of Asia Cup; Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill grind it out - Action in images

India had their first training session ahead of the Asia Cup on Friday, September 5 in Dubai. The entire squad was in the thick of the action.

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India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav in the upcoming Asia Cup. The right-handed batter recently underwent a hernia operation and it needs to be seen how he performs in the eight-team tournament. (BCCI - X )

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Shubman Gill will serve as Suryakumar Yadav's deputy in the Asia Cup. He is expected to open alongside Abhishek Sharma. His inclusion in the squad has led to polarising opinion, with many criticising the selectors for picking players based on their Test form. (BCCI - X )

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Jasprit Bumrah is back available for the Asia Cup. The pacer was subjected to a lot of criticism for playing just three Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. The speedster will look to shut the outside noise and do what he does best. (BCCI - X)

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The biggest selection headache for India in the Asia Cup will be surrounding Sanju Samson. With Shubman Gill back, it is all but confirmed that Samson would not be playing as an opener. Whether the management decides to keep Tilak out and give Samson a run at No.3, only time will tell. Sanju recently smashed it all around the park in the Kerala Cricket League as an opener. (BCCI- X)

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Hardik Pandya, once viewed as the next T20I captain, finds himself no where in the leadership group and he will have a lot to prove in the Asia Cup, beginning September 9. (BCCI - X)

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Axar Patel was India's T20I captain in the five-match series against England earlier this year. However, Shubman Gill has been reinstated as the deputy. Axar, who had his first hit in the nets on Friday, will have a lot to prove in the eight-team Asia Cup. (BCCI - X )

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Rinku Singh set the stage on fire in the UP T20 League. However, this might not be enough for the left-hander to seal a place in the playing XI as he is fighting for a spot with Shivam Dube. (BCCI - X)

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With Asia Cup matches being played at night, there will be more assistance for the seamers as compared to spinners. Hence, only one between Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy will make it to the XI. Kuldeep might have to wait for his chance once again.(BCCI - X)

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Jitesh Sharma earned a place in the T20I squad on the back of strong performances for RCB in the IPL 2025 season. The right-hander played the role of a finisher to the tilt and he will fight it out with Sanju Samson for a spot in the playing XI. (BCCI - X )

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Tilak Varma smashed two T20I centuries last year against South Africa. However, questions remain over his place in the playing XI. Will he cement his place at No.3, only time will tell. (BCCI - X)

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Abhishek Sharma is all set to open the batting for India in the Asia Cup. Over the course of the last few months, he has become one of the most destructive batters around the world. (BCCI - X )

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