Controversy Over Asia Cup Selections: Iyer and Jaiswal Left Out

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin criticizes the selection choices for the Asia Cup, calling Shreyas Iyer's exclusion sad and unfair. Ashwin, alongside former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, questions the decisions, suggesting it signifies Iyer's diminished role in India's T20 future. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill's elevation hints at a leadership path.

In a surprising turn of events regarding the Asia Cup squad selections, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his displeasure over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion, labeling it as 'sad' and 'unfair'. Ashwin expressed these sentiments on his YouTube channel, 'Ash Ki Baat', also questioning Yashasvi Jaiswal's omission.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the 15-member squad set to compete in the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE starting September 9. Iyer and Jaiswal's exclusion from this roster has sparked debate among former players, including ex-assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, who suggests that Iyer's T20 prospects appear uncertain.

While Shubman Gill's appointment as vice-captain may signify future leadership aspirations, Ashwin and Nayar emphasize the impact on important assets like Jasprit Bumrah, whose inclusion in the squad raises questions about managing his workload with India's busy cricket calendar.

(With inputs from agencies.)