Unseen Factors Behind Shreyas Iyer’s Asia Cup Snub, Suggests AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers, the former South African batting star, has voiced his opinion on Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from the Asia Cup 2025. De Villiers speculates that there could be underlying reasons for the non-selection of Iyer, which even the player might be unaware of. During an ‘X’ discussion, de Villiers expressed his surprise at Iyer’s omission. He noted Iyer’s strong performances in recent years and leadership qualities. De Villiers suggested that behind-the-scenes events, unknown to the public and possibly even Iyer, might have influenced the decision. He mentioned that something might have happened over the past few years to keep him from being selected for major tournaments. De Villiers emphasized Iyer’s talent and stated he would pick him in any team.