Asia Cup selection — a blueprint of
India’s T20 World Cup plans
The squad reflects the faith of the team management in the players who are
expected to form the core of the team during the marquee ICC event; captain
Suryakumar has a bunch of multifaceted cricketers to fall back upon if the going
gets tough
Updated - August 20, 2025 12:03 am IST
R. KAUSHIK
Shubman Gill’s return as vice-captain? Shreyas Iyer’s continued omission? Or Jasprit
Bumrah’s presence in the 15-man squad? What is the biggest talking point following
Tuesday’s announcement of the Indian team for the T20 Asia Cup, to be held in the UAE
from September 9?
Depends on where one is coming from, of course. Gill’s comeback to international cricket’s
shortest format is accompanied by a resounding show of faith in not just his unquestioned
batting abilities but also his leadership skills, embellished by the 2-2 scoreline in his first
outing as Test captain in England earlier this month.