Asia Cup 2025 is starting from 9th September. Team India has announced its squad but they have made a big mistake.
Shreyas Iyer has been one of India’s most consistent middle-order batsmen in T20s. Excluding him despite his strong record could weaken India’s batting depth.
Iyer has played pressure matches in IPL, domestic, and international cricket. His absence means India loses a player who knows how to anchor chases and handle crunch situations.
India’s middle order is often unstable. Without Iyer’s stability, the team may collapse against quality attacks in high-pressure Asia Cup knockout games.
Scoring 600+ runs at 175 strike rate for Punjab Kings, Iyer showed he is at the peak of his T20 game. Ignoring such red-hot form is a huge gamble.
If key batters like SKY, Gill, or Abhishek Sharma fail in a big match, there’s no solid replacement with Iyer’s experience and temperament.
Iyer can play multiple roles – anchor, aggressor, and finisher. Leaving him out limits India’s flexibility in batting combinations.
Opponents like Pakistan and Sri Lanka will sense India’s batting weakness without Iyer, giving them a psychological advantage in crucial encounters.