The announcement of India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad has sparked discussion, particularly regarding the absence of Shreyas Iyer. While fans anticipated his selection, he was not included. An interesting rule from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) could still allow Iyer to participate.
The ACC rule permits teams to replace players due to injury or management decisions, regardless of their standby status. This flexibility means that players initially not in the squad, like Iyer, have a chance to be included. This also applies to players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mohammed Siraj who were initially not selected.
Iyer’s T20 record further highlights his capabilities. In the IPL 2025, he captained the Punjab Kings, leading the team to the finals. His batting performance was noteworthy, amassing 604 runs in 17 matches with an average of 50.33, including six half-centuries, underscoring his potential contribution to the team.