Ravichandran Ashwin has criticized the decision to exclude Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer from India’s Asia Cup squad. Ashwin believes that the omission of Jaiswal, a dynamic player well-suited to T20 cricket, is particularly questionable. Jaiswal’s strong performance in the T20 format and his inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 team make his exclusion from the Asia Cup squad surprising. Ashwin acknowledged the challenges of selection but expressed his sadness for Jaiswal and Iyer, labeling their omission as unfair. He also raised concerns about the situation of Sanju Samson, with Gill’s selection as vice-captain potentially affecting Samson’s place in the team. Ashwin also suggested that the emphasis on a single captain across all formats may limit opportunities for other talented players.
