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LIVE | India squad for Asia Cup 2025: WC winner Srikkanth on Gill's inclusion!
World Cup winner Krisnamachari Srikkanth expressed confusion over the discussions about Shubman Gill's possible inclusion in India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup.
'If Gill had been the T20I captain, he would have been a guaranteed starter, and players like Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, or Vaibhav Suryavanshi wouldn't be in the team. Gill would have opened from the start. But he wasn't even part of the T20 World Cup. So why is he suddenly being considered?' Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.
'He wasn't included in the T20I squad against England either. While he has been performing well lately, selection decisions can't be made like this,' added the 65-year-old former cricketer.
12:18 PM
LIVE | India squad for Asia Cup 2025: Ashwin shares his thoughts on the squad!
Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on the upcoming 15-member squad selection, making a few bold predictions. He expressed doubts over Shivam Dube making the final cut, suggesting the selectors may overlook him. However, Ashwin included Shreyas Iyer and Kuldeep Yadav as part of his preferred squad choices.
12:07 PM
LIVE | India squad for Asia Cup 2025: Gill or Jaiswal? The big question ahead of announcement
Abhishek Sharma appears to have cemented his place at the top of India's T20I batting order, leaving the race for the third opener wide open. The focus now shifts to Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, both of whom haven't played a T20I since July 2024. While their performances in Test cricket remain impressive, they haven't matched Abhishek's impact in the shortest format.
With Abhishek's consistent dominance, especially post-IPL, both Gill and Jaiswal will need to do more to stay relevant in the T20I setup. Their lack of recent opportunities in the format may weaken their case heading into major tournaments.
11:41 AM
LIVE | India squad for Asia Cup 2025: Aakash Chopra's squad!
Aakash Chopra's predicted squad for the 2025 Asia Cup blends youth and experience. With explosive talents like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, and seasoned players like Bumrah, Hardik, and Suryakumar, the lineup offers depth. The inclusion of spinners and all-rounders ensures a balanced side tailored for T20 conditions.
Aakash Chopra's Indian squad for Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas lyer, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Jitesh Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kuldeep Yadav
11:33 AM
LIVE | India squad for Asia Cup 2025: Mumbai weather update!
As per the weather forecast, there's a 70% chance of rain starting from 12 PM, and with the BCCI headquarters located near the coastline at Wankhede Stadium, rainfall is likely to interfere with today's proceedings.
11:27 AM
LIVE | India squad for Asia Cup 2025: Varun eyeing another good show at the big stage!
Varun Chakravarthy, who has claimed 33 wickets in 18 T20Is for India, has been putting in the hard work on the domestic front in preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Speaking to RevSportz ahead of the announcement, the spinner shared, 'With the Asia Cup approaching, the white-ball players have had a decent break following the IPL. I featured in the TNPL, but aside from that, I've had around a month off. It's been a valuable period for me to focus on strength and conditioning, improve my fitness, refine my bowling and batting skills, and rejuvenate myself completely, both physically and mentally. I also got to spend quality time with my wife, child, and parents, which was refreshing. I've worked really hard during this phase, and now, I leave the rest to destiny.'
11:10 AM
LIVE | India squad for Asia Cup 2025: India's leading T20I wicket taker ready to roar!
In a country where cricket fans often demand excellence as a given, Arshdeep Singh has experienced the extremes of being hailed as a top T20I bowler one day and criticized as an expensive option the next. Despite this, the young left-arm pacer has steadily cemented his place as a key figure in India's T20I setup. Since making his debut just over two years ago, Arshdeep has featured in 60 T20 internationals and made a significant impact with the ball.
At only 25, he has already surpassed established names like Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become India's leading wicket-taking fast bowler in T20Is. His rapid rise in the ranks is a testament to both his skill and consistency in the format. Arshdeep's journey highlights how he has grown into a vital asset for India in the shortest version of the game, balancing high expectations with commendable performances.
10:52 AM
LIVE | India squad for Asia Cup 2025: Bumrah ready to roar in T20Is
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has confirmed his availability for the upcoming Asia Cup in Dubai, handing the national side a major boost ahead of the crucial tournament. Sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Bumrah recently informed selectors of his readiness and has formally communicated his fitness status.
Asia Cup squad to be finalised soon
The senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, will meet on August 19 in Mumbai to finalise a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup, scheduled from September 9 to 18 in the T20 format.
Bumrah, who was released from Test duties after India's win at Edgbaston in July, last played international cricket in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in June 2024. With the Asia Cup being a T20 competition, his workload is expected to be more manageable compared to Tests, offering the management greater flexibility in deploying him.
10:19 AM
LIVE | India squad for Asia Cup 2025: Spin Stakes!
Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav look set as India's top spin picks, while Gambhir's fondness for all-rounders could bring Washington Sundar into the mix. The Dubai and Abu Dhabi tracks may not be as sluggish as during the Champions Trophy, but they will still offer enough grip and turn to keep spinners in play.
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