India’s Asia Cup squad announcement has sparked debate, highlighted by Shubman Gill’s vice-captaincy and Jasprit Bumrah’s return. Suryakumar Yadav, fresh off a sensational IPL 2025, leads the batting. Selectors favoured recent IPL form, rewarding performers like Abhishek Sharma. Despite strong domestic showings, Shreyas Iyer missed out, emphasising the competition for spots.
In numbers: India’s Asia Cup squad – IPL 2025 form under the spotlight