India Squad for Asia Cup 2025: Gill’s Position Unsure as Iyer, Jaiswal Face Exclusion

The Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025 will be finalized on August 19th in Mumbai. Suryakumar Yadav, the T20I captain, will be present at the selection meeting, indicating his continued leadership role. A BCCI insider stated the team selection process will culminate in a press conference led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar. The team management seems inclined to continue with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as the opening pair, which could jeopardize Shubman Gill’s place in the team. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has performed well in the Test format, and Shreyas Iyer may also be excluded from the T20 squad. Selectors have advised Jaiswal to focus on red-ball cricket. Gill’s potential vice-captaincy is also in doubt due to the team’s existing batting lineup. After the 2024 T20 World Cup, Gill has scored 893 runs in 22 matches. Jaiswal has been a consistent performer in the Test format, contributing significantly in recent series. The selectors’ decision to encourage Jaiswal’s focus on Test cricket highlights the team’s strategy.