The BCCI is expected to announce India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, set to be held in the UAE from September 9–28. However, according to fresh reports, rising stars Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal may miss out despite their recent impressive performances against England.Gill was the leading run-scorer in the Test series, while Jaiswal also played a crucial role, but the team management reportedly considers them “inexperienced” for the high-pressure tournament.
Sources claim the selectors are prioritizing experienced batters for the slow UAE pitches. This could open the door for Shreyas Iyer and wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma to make the squad.Indian media adds that the final say will likely rest with Gautam Gambhir, under whose guidance India has won 13 of its last 15 T20 internationals.
Meanwhile, the hype around India vs Pakistan matches has pushed sponsorship and advertisement rates for the Asia Cup to record levels.
