Surya Kumar Yadav has been handed the captaincy, with Shubman Gill stepping in as his deputy. It feels like a passing of the torch but with both hands still firmly gripping it Yadav brings experience and calm, while Gill carries youthful sharpness and hunger. It’s not just about titles; it’s about chemistry, and this pair could be the balance India needs when matches turn tight.

Hardik Pandya is right there in the middle, the kind of player who can flip a game in just a few overs. Add Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal pace and the spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, and the backbone looks solid. But it’s not just about the seasoned names. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma bring that raw energy fans love to see. Even the wicketkeeping role has variety, with both Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson ready to step up.

The selectors didn’t gamble on a thin squad. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel sit on standby, and honestly, they’re more than just “backups.” Each of them could easily slot into the starting XI if needed. It shows a smart strategy: prepare for the unexpected without losing quality.

Fans aren’t just hoping for wins they’re expecting dominance. Playing in the UAE, under conditions that often test nerves and adaptability, India will need to prove that this mix of maturity and fresh legs works. Rival Asian teams won’t make it easy, but the optimism is real. After all, when you see a lineup like this, it’s hard not to imagine India making a serious push for the trophy.