India has announced their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, and Shubman Gill has made a much-anticipated return to the Indian T20I side. He has also been named as the vice-captain of the side, replacing Axar Patel, who was named as the vice-captain in the England series before the Champions Trophy.
Indian selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the press after the official announcement of the Indian squad for the Asia Cup. He said that Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson are both formidable players at the top for India.
Agarkar said, "Gill and Sanju - two very good opening options to have alongside Abhishek Sharma. Captain & Coach will take the call after reaching Dubai".
India named Yashasvi Jaiswal as a Standby in the Asia Cup
There was immense buzz among the ICC fans as well as the Indian cricket board on the probable selection of Yashasvi Jaiswal, the left-handed batting stalwart from Rajasthan Royals. He shone in this season as well, with 500+ runs in the season.
Agarkar showed deep remorse for not having picked Yashasvi Jaiswal; however, he said that Jaiswal has to wait for his chance, since the Indian team currently does not have any vacancy for a batsman like Jaiswal. Moreover, Abhishek Sharma brings along the experience of spin bowling as well
Ajit Agarkar gives clear reasons for Shreyas Iyer's snub
After picking over Jaiswal, Ajit Agarkar next highlighted his reasons for the most widely opposed snub of PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer. Iyer has been left out of the Indian T20I squad despite having a splendid season with the Punjab Kings in the IPL as well as with Mumbai in the Indian domestic cycle.
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