Despite being in excellent form, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Mohammed Siraj could miss Asia Cup 2025. Gill and Jaiswal face stiff competition from established T20I performers, while Siraj may be rested with frontline pacers like Bumrah and Arshdeep preferred. Selection decisions balance form, fitness, and team strategy.
1. Shubman Gill
One of the biggest names in form who might miss Asia Cup 2025 is Shubman Gill. The Indian Test captain hasn’t featured in T20Is for a while, making it challenging for selectors to include him suddenly. With consistent performers like Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav holding their spots, it would be tough to sideline any of them for Gill.
Gill has been sensational with the bat. In the recent Test series against England, he scored 754 runs, including four centuries. His IPL form has also been impressive, with the last three seasons highlighting his consistency.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Another in-form player likely to miss the Asia Cup is opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. He has been scoring consistently across formats, including 411 runs in the recent England series.
The main reason he might miss out is the rise of Abhishek Sharma at the top. Sharma is the No. 1-ranked T20I batter and has delivered for India. Reports suggest the management prefers to maintain a settled core, with Jaiswal focusing more on red-ball cricket.
3. Mohammed Siraj
However, Siraj hasn’t been a regular in T20Is. With frontline pacers like Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah leading the attack, his chances of selection are slim, especially given his modest T20I performances.
