Daniel Vettori sees big future for SRH's Harsh Dubey, says he has potential to grow into strong all-rounder
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori has lauded young spinner Harsh Dubey, recognising his intelligence and potential as an all-rounder. Dubey, initially unpicked in the IPL auction, made a significant impact in three games, contributing to SRH's victories with his impressive bowling. His domestic performance earned him a spot on the India A team for their upcoming England tour.
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Ajit Agarkar distances himself from Shreyas Iyer's omission from Asia Cup squad: ‘No fault of his, nor is it ours'
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday unveiled the 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025. One of the major talking points was the omission of Shreyas Iyer, despite his blistering run of form in IPL 2025, where he not only piled on runs but also guided Punjab Kings to the final. The selection committee went ahead with Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube, alongside skipper Suryakumar Yadav, in the middle order, as Shreyas had to miss out on the squad. Ajit Agarkar reacted to Shreyas Iyer's omission from the Asia Cup 2025 squad. Shreyas last played a T20I in December 2023, where he also scored a fine half-century in India's win over Australia. He also missed out on the 2024 T20 World Cup squad despite leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title that year. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar offered a clear explanation for Iyer's omission, stressing that neither he nor the panel was at fault. He said the committee opted for a combination they felt best suited the tournament's demands. "With regards to Shreyas, I mean, you need to tell him who he can replace. No fault of his, nor is it ours. It's just that we have to pick 15 at the moment, he'll have to wait for his chance," Agarkar said in the press conference. Shreyas Iyer has to wait for his chance despite incredible IPL 2025 Earlier this year, Iyer returned to the ODI side during the England series and went on to play a pivotal role in India's Champions Trophy triumph. He emerged as the team's leading run-scorer and the tournament's second-highest overall, amassing 243 runs in five innings at an average of 48.60, which included two half-centuries. He continued his sublime form in the IPL too, where he ended up as the sixth-highest run-getter and had his best season. The Punjab Kings skipper amassed 604 runs in 17 matches and innings at an average of 50.33, a strike rate of 175.07 and six fifties. He played a massive role in taking PBKS to their first IPL final since 2014, but the team fell short by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The Asia Cup is scheduled to take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9 to 28. India open their campaign against hosts UAE on September 10 in Dubai, before facing arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 at the same venue. Their last group-stage match will be against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
Indian Express
26 minutes ago
- Indian Express
‘It's no fault of his, neither ours': Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from Asia Cup squad
India on Tuesday announced their Asia Cup squad but a lot of chatter coming out of the press conference was about Shreyas Iyer's exclusion. The batter who hasn't been part of the India T20I setup since December 2023 in the Australia series, has been in inspired form in the last two editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He had led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third trophy in 2024 before switching over to Punjab Kings who he guided to the final in 2025. 'It's unfortunate that Shreyas Iyer misses out. It's no fault of his, neither ours. He has to wait for his chance,' chief selector Ajit Agarkar said. 'We have got some serious options in T20 squad…sometimes not the easiest squad to pick but good headache to have,' he added. Along with the main squad of 15, the selectors also named 5 players as standbys but Iyer's name wasn't in that list as well. However, Agarkar said that this was not the final team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Iyer walloped over 600 runs for the first time in an IPL season in 2025, with his 175.07 strike rate ranking the best among all batters. He also clobbered 39 sixes as Punjab finished runners-up under his leadership. For India in 51 T20Is, the Mumbaikar has recorded 1104 runs, averaging 30.66. Another player who missed out of the Asia Cup team was Yashasvi Jaiswal but he was among the 5 standbys. 'It's unfortunate Jaiswal has had to miss out but he will have to wait,' Agarkar said. Shubman Gill was appointed as the vice-captain, while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was also included in India's 15-member T20 squad for the Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE. Gill's last T20 match was against Sri Lanka at Pallekele in 2024 and he has now replaced Axar Patel as the deputy of skipper Suryakumar Yadav. 'Gill's form in England was something we expected but he exceeded it all,' chief selector Ajit Agarkar said during the squad announcement press conference here. There were some lingering doubts on Bumrah's availability largely due to the proximity to the home Test series against the West Indies in October. But the selectors opted to pick and this will be Bumrah's first T20 tournament since last year's World Cup. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav too has been drafted in, while Jitesh Sharma will be the back-up wicketkeeper batter.
News18
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Why Shreyas Iyer Was Not Picked For Asia Cup? Ajit Agarkar Asks 'Who You Will Replace...'
Last Updated: Shreyas Iyer was not selected for India's Asia Cup 2025 squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained it was due to competition for spots. Shreyas Iyer was not picked in India's squad for Asia Cup 2025 after Ajit Agarkar and Suryakumar Yadav-led meeting of the Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in Mumbai on Tuesday. Team India chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified at the press conference after the meeting that Shreyas Iyer missing out was not due to any fault of his but rather who he would have replaced in the squad. 'Shreyas Iyer. No fault of his. He has just had to wait for his chance. You have to tell me, who you will replace him with?," asked Agarkar. 'It's just that you can pick 15 and at the moment, he'll have to wait for his chance," he added. What Is India's Squad For Asia Cup 2025? Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh With Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel confirmed for the middle order, there were still two or three spots up for grabs. The No. 3 position was a tight contest between the current holder, Tilak Varma and Shreyas Iyer. Tilak impressed in South Africa, scoring two centuries and 280 runs at a strike rate of 198.48, though his IPL performance was modest with 343 runs in 13 innings at an average of 31.18 and a strike rate of 138.30. In contrast, Shreyas shone in IPL 2025 for Punjab Kings with a strike rate of 175.07, the highest since Chris Gayle (2011) and Suryakumar (2023) among those with over 600 runs in a season. But, in the end, Shreyas was not picked. He was not even picked in the reserves. When Is Asia Cup? The Asia Cup will take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9 to 28. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the venues for all matches. The tournament will follow the T20I format and feature eight teams: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. Why Matches In UAE? Despite India being the official host, an agreement between the BCCI and the PCB ensures a neutral venue for the opposing team for three years when competitions are held in India or Pakistan. Dubai will host 11 matches, while Abu Dhabi will accommodate eight. The tournament opener between Afghanistan and Hong Kong is scheduled for September 9 in Abu Dhabi What Is India's Schedule For Asia Cup? India will begin their campaign against the UAE on September 10, with their highly anticipated match against Pakistan set for September 14 in Dubai. India's final group stage match against Oman will be on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. After the group stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 4, running from September 20 to 26. If India tops Group A, all their Super 4 matches will be in Dubai. If they finish second, one Super 4 match will be held in Abu Dhabi and the other two in Dubai. The final will be hosted in Dubai on September 28. (With inputs from Agencies) About the Author Ritayan Basu Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, More Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
