Shubman Gill’s Asia Cup vice-captaincy has ignited debate over Sanju Samson’s T20 role, fueled by selection order speculation. R Ashwin criticized the management’s decision, fearing Samson’s exclusion. Agarkar deferred to the team management for the final XI, acknowledging both Gill and Samson’s recent form, leaving Samson’s place uncertain despite his performances.
T20 cricket has undergone a six-hitting revolution, transforming batting from risk-averse accumulation to power-driven aggression. India, once lagging behind, now match the world’s best with a six every 12 balls in 2024. With IPL and internationals fuelling the trend, six-hitting is now the currency of modern T20 cricket.
Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram emphasizes that the Asia Cup 2025 should proceed regardless of India’s participation against Pakistan. Scheduled in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9-28, the tournament features eight teams. Akram voices optimism for a future India-Pakistan Test series, advocating for focusing on sporting achievements and avoiding political tensions.
R Ashwin expressed surprise at the exclusion of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer from India’s Asia Cup squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav. While acknowledging Shubman Gill’s selection due to his IPL performance and Test series success, Ashwin voiced concern for Jaiswal and Iyer, hoping they received explanations for their omission, especially with the T20 World…
Harbhajan Singh has criticized Ajit Agarkar’s selection choices for India’s Asia Cup squad, questioning the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer. Singh believes Siraj’s ‘X-factor’ and Iyer’s good form could have strengthened the team. The Asia Cup is set to begin on September 9, with India facing the United Arab Emirates.
Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from both the Asia Cup squad and standby list has sparked controversy, despite his impressive IPL 2025 performance. Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar questioned the decision, emphasizing Iyer’s strong contention. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, citing limited squad space.
Sunil Gavaskar believes Shubman Gill’s impressive form and IPL performance justify his Asia Cup vice-captaincy. Gavaskar suggests this role indicates Gill could lead India’s T20 team in the future, praising his ability to handle pressure while leading in England. Regarding Yashasvi Jaiswal’s omission, Gavaskar emphasizes supporting the selected team and avoiding unnecessary controversy.
Dhanashree Verma has addressed her divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal, expressing her sadness and criticising his choice of attire at the hearing. Chahal’s t-shirt, bearing the words “Be your own sugar daddy”, sparked controversy and social media backlash. Dhanashree revealed her emotional breakdown during the verdict and how the incident ultimately motivated her to move on.
Shubman Gill has been appointed vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025 T20I tournament, marking his return to the T20I squad after a two-year absence. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, with India set to face UAE and Pakistan in Group A. The Asia Cup serves as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in 2026.
