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India Squad Announced for Asia Cup 2025: Surprises & Criticism

INDIA SQUAD FOR ASIA CUP 2025 ANNOUNCED: SHOCKS, EXCLUSIONS & QUESTIONS

Suryakumar Yadav will lead Team India as captain and Shubman Gill returns as vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025.
The selection has come with unexpected surprises and notable exclusions.

Big Names Missing Out

The BCCI's squad announcement for the Asia Cup 2025 has left many fans stunned with the omission of proven performers:

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Shreyas Iyer
  • Mohammed Siraj
  • KL Rahul

With these star players out, questions loom over the balance and experience of the squad.

Confirmed Squad

India's 15-member squad:
  • Suryakumar Yadav (C)
  • Shubman Gill (VC)
  • Sanju Samson
  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Tilak Varma
  • Jitesh Sharma
  • Rinku Singh
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Axar Patel
  • Shivam Dube
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Varun Chakaravarthy
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Harshit Rana
Standby Players: Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag

Criticism of Gambhir's Choices

Head coach Gautam Gambhir faces intense scrutiny for his selection of Shubman Gill as vice-captain and the inclusion of Harshit Rana in the squad:
  • Shubman Gill: Despite his potential, Gill’s recent form and performances haven’t warranted such a pivotal leadership role in a major ICC tournament. Many experts feel he has yet to demonstrate consistency in crucial matches and that this responsibility could have gone to a more experienced, in-form player.
  • Harshit Rana: The young pacer’s inclusion, over the likes of Mohammed Siraj (who has been consistently effective), raises eyebrows. Rana lacks international experience and hasn’t proven himself in high-pressure games—a gamble that could backfire in crunch situations.
Gambhir’s approach seems to favor young talent, but in a high-stakes continental tournament, experience often outweighs promise. Fans and pundits alike are calling for accountability after leaving out match-winners for untested names.

Final Word

With Suryakumar Yadav at the helm and a relatively fresh squad, the Asia Cup 2025 presents both opportunity and risk. Only time will tell whether this bold selection will pay off, but Gambhir and the management are already under the scanner for their choices.

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