Asia Cup 2025 squad: Shubman Gill set to be dropped? Other big names on the chopping block

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 18, 2025, 12:46 IST

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The BCCI selection committee is convening to finalise India's Asia Cup 2025 squad, facing tough choices post-Kohli and Sharma retirements. Shubman Gill's T20I spot is uncertain, with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson favored as openers. Mohammed Siraj may be dropped despite his England tour performance, while Bumrah is expected to stay.

Asia Cup 2025 squad: Shubman Gill set to be dropped? Other big names on the chopping block

Shubman Gill (AFP Photo)

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, is set to meet in Mumbai on Tuesday to finalise India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025. The selectors face several crucial decisions, including the possible omission of Test captain Shubman Gill from the T20I squad.

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According to a report by Cricbuzz, Gill may not find a place in the Asia Cup roster, with the committee preferring Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson as the first-choice opening pair.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal is being considered as the third opener, ahead of Gill. However, Gill’s inclusion could still depend on head coach Gautam Gambhir’s inputs. If Gambhir pushes for Gill, Jaiswal might have to make way.In the bowling department, Mohammed Siraj — despite finishing as India’s leading wicket-taker on the England tour — is likely to be dropped. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to retain his spot despite recent fitness issues, with Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana forming the pace unit. Mohammed Shami is also set to miss out.For the middle order, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh are considered certainties, while Shreyas Iyer could miss out despite a strong IPL season. The all-rounder’s slot alongside Hardik Pandya remains a toss-up between Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar.The squad announcement is highly anticipated, with the decisions reflecting both the depth of India’s talent pool and the fierce competition for places, largely driven by standout performances in the Indian Premier League.

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