The countdown is on for India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement, and some bold selection calls are expected. The BCCI selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to convene in Mumbai on Tuesday to finalize the squad for the continental tournament.
While retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have left big shoes to fill, the T20I lineup remains fiercely competitive, fueled by the emergence of exciting new talent from the Indian Premier League. Head coach Gautam Gambhir still has the option to tweak the final squad, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Selection Committee Set for Bold Moves Ahead of Asia Cup: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Mohammed Siraj Likely to Be Snubbed
According to a Cricbuzz report, the Indian selection committee is expected to make three bold decisions in their upcoming meeting, with Test skipper Shubman Gill’s potential omission being the most intriguing.
Shubman Gill Set to Miss Out: The report suggests Gill will likely be left out of the T20I squad for the Asia Cup. The committee reportedly favors Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson as the opening pair, with Yashasvi Jaiswal set to claim the third opening slot over Gill.
Shreyas Iyer May Sit Out Again: Despite strong performances in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer could miss T20I selection once more. Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rinku Singh are considered guaranteed middle-order picks, while Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar compete for the all-rounder spot alongside Hardik Pandya. However, if head coach Gautam Gambhir advocates strongly for Gill, Jaiswal may have to make way.
Mohammed Siraj Likely to Be Overlooked: Even after being India’s top wicket-taker on the England tour, Siraj may be snubbed for the Asia Cup. With Jasprit Bumrah expected to be included despite recent fitness concerns, other preferred pace options reportedly include Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana, while Mohammed Shami is unlikely to be picked.
