BCCI rules out Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna and three others from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad due to fitness and strategic reasons.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced that five players, including opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Prasidh Krishna, will not be part of India’s travelling contingent for the Asia Cup 2025. The decision has been taken after considering medical updates, current form, and workload management ahead of the crucial ICC Champions Trophy scheduled later this year.

According to sources, Yashasvi Jaiswal is recovering from a minor injury sustained during the recent series, while Prasidh Krishna has been advised rest due to recurring fitness concerns. Along with them, three other players have also been excluded from the squad to ensure a balanced team composition and to give opportunities to in-form players.

The selectors have emphasized that this is part of a long-term strategy to keep the players fresh for major ICC tournaments. The move highlights BCCI’s focus on rotation policy and injury management, ensuring that India fields its strongest XI during important matches.

With the Asia Cup being an important tournament ahead of the Champions Trophy, the exclusion of these players has sparked discussions among cricket fans and experts. While some see this as a precautionary step, others believe it may open doors for younger talent to showcase their abilities on the continental stage.

India’s squad announcement has generated significant attention, and the performance of the final selected team will be closely watched as the Asia Cup 2025 unfolds.