India's 15-man squad for the Asia Cup features Test captain Shubman Gill and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer were notable omissions from this lineup. Gill has not played a T20 International since July of last year, focusing on Test series in the meantime. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar acknowledged Jaiswal's exclusion due to the competition for opening spots. With the Asia Cup commencing against the United Arab Emirates, the squad also includes two wicketkeepers, Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma, along with Kuldeep Yadav.
Test captain Shubman Gill and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have been included in India’s 15-man squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE. Significant omissions include opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer. With multiple opening options available, including Gill and Abhishek Sharma, Jaiswal was unable to secure a spot. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar noted Jaiswal’s unfortunate exclusion, emphasizing the depth in the squad, especially with Abhishek Sharma’s performance and versatility as an option.
Suryakumar Yadav explained that Gill has not participated in T20 Internationals since last July, as he focused on Test cricket and the Champions Trophy. He expressed satisfaction in including Gill in the squad as they embark on this new phase in T20.
Concerns regarding Jasprit Bumrah's workload were noted, highlighting his participation in three of five Tests in England recently. Bumrah's experience is deemed vital for the team as they approach the Asia Cup.
India's first match in the Asia Cup is against host United Arab Emirates in Dubai. The squad includes two wicketkeepers, Samson and Jitesh Sharma, along with wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav.
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