
With just weeks left for the Asia Cup 2025, the conversation around India’s final squad is heating up. While reports suggest Shreyas Iyer is likely to be recalled, questions remain over his role in India’s best playing XI.
Iyer’s return could add much-needed stability in the middle order, but competition is fierce. The management has been leaning towards younger names like Jitesh Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal — all of whom have been in the spotlight for their consistent performances.
Sources indicate that Jitesh Sharma, despite showing promise as a finisher, is not yet in the selectors’ plans for the continental event. Meanwhile, Gill and Jaiswal are expected to play key roles, with the team management backing their aggressive approach at the top of the order.
The bigger question, however, is whether Iyer can seamlessly slot back into a settled batting lineup. His form, fitness, and adaptability will be under close watch, especially with the Asia Cup also serving as a crucial preparation ground for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.
For now, India’s fans will have to wait a little longer for the official announcement, but the buzz around who makes the cut — and who misses out — is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about stories leading into the Asia Cup 2025.