Back to Back IPL Finalist to be Excluded From Asia Cup 2025 India Squad?

The Asia Cup 2025 is set to begin on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates, with matches scheduled to take place on the grounds of the Dubai and Abu Dhabi stadiums. Scheduled to be played in the T20 format, this tournament will give participating teams a chance to prepare before the 2026 T20 World Cup. India is placed in group A along with Pakistan, UAE, and Oman. Their campaign will start against the UAE on September 10, followed by most most-awaited clash against Pakistan on September 14, and then they are set to conclude the group stage against Oman on September 19. The Asia Cup 2025 will feature top teams from the Asian region, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and others.
The BCCI is expected to announce India’s squad around August 16 or 17 after receiving medical clearances and fitness updates from the National Cricket Academy. There has been a lot of discussion going on for India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad and players who will make it to the 18-member squad. Among all other players, there is one particular player who is being talked about the most for the selections. He is one who led his team to back-to-back finals in the Indian Premier League and impressed in almost every match, and was earlier seen as a key inclusion - Shreyas Iyer. As per the new reports and recent developments around the Asia Cup India Squad 2025, however, he might be dropped from the main squad. Despite his strong performances, the selectors’ decision to leave him out has created a lot of debate around the selection criteria and why he’s been dropped from major Indian squads.

Shreyas Iyer Asia Cup 2025 Comeback Unlikely?

Recent reports suggest Shreyas Iyer Asia Cup 2025 comeback is unlikely, despite his impressive performances in the IPL and domestic cricket. Iyer had an impressive IPL 2025 season, where he scored 604 runs in 17 innings at an average of 50 and at a strike rate of 175 while leading Punjab Kings to the final for the first time in 11 years. His batting consistency and leadership made him one of the most reliable middle-order options. Apart from his recent spoils, Shreyas has been consistently ranked among the best batters in India, which makes his exclusion even more surprising.
Earlier, selectors were considering him a key inclusion for India’s Asia Cup squad. Fans expected to finally see him donning the Men In Blue jersey and strengthen the middle order alongside Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya. The depth of India’s T20 middle order and the need for team balance may limit his chances. Reports also indicate that if selected, he could be used as a backup or may not feature in the initial matches.

Asia Cup 2025 India Squad: Who’s In and Who’s Out?

Asia Cup 2025 India squad is expected to mix experienced T20 players with young talents. Suryakumar Yadav is likely to lead the team, although his participation depends on recovery from his surgery. Shubman Gill, one of India's best Test batters. could serve as his deputy if he is included in the squad.
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been under close consideration for the squad. Despite strong performances in the domestic cricket and T20 matches, he faces a confusing dilemma over his inclusion in the squad. As he faces stiff competition at the top order. With the openers like Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Shubman Gill competing for a spot, Jaiswal may not get a permanent place in the playing eleven. His inclusion could depend on the team’s balance and the role selectors want him to play. Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel are expected to provide flexibility with both bowling and batting. The fast bowling lineup is likely to feature Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna, though Bumrah’s participation will depend on his workload management. While most selections seem reasonable and clear, the inclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal remains uncertain.