New Delhi, Aug 21
Former India cricketer and selector Jatin Paranjape believes Shreyas Iyer’s omission from the Asia Cup squad is notable and he should have been included in the 15-member team for the multi-nation tournament happening in the UAE from September 9-28.Iyer’s exclusion stands out, should have been a part of Asia Cup squad, says Paranjape
Iyer had scored 604 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 175 and an average of 50.33 in IPL 2025 and even captained Punjab Kings to a runners-up finish. But he failed to find a place in both India’s squad for the Asia Cup and the five reserve players list.
The Asia Cup will serve as a key build-up tournament for the Indian team ahead of them defending their Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026, a tournament where they will also be co-hosts.
India will play its Asia Cup Group A games against the UAE and the high-stakes clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10 and 14 respectively. They will then face Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 19, before the Super Four stage and title clash takes centrestage