Ravichandran Ashwin expressed strong disapproval regarding the exclusion of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer from India’s Asia Cup squad. He questioned the selection choices, particularly concerning Jaiswal, who has showcased impressive performances across all formats. Jaiswal, known for his natural flair, seems well-suited for the T20 format. Despite his commendable T20I record, he is only included in the reserves. The return of Shubman Gill as vice-captain further fueled Ashwin’s concerns. Ashwin highlighted Jaiswal’s impressive T20I statistics, including 723 runs in 23 matches at a strike rate of 164.31. He believes the decision to omit Jaiswal is unfair, especially considering his inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 team. Ashwin also discussed the impact on Sanju Samson, whose place in the playing XI is now under threat due to Gill’s return. Moreover, Ashwin critiqued the trend of having a single captain across all formats, suggesting it limits flexibility and opportunities for other players.
