India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Suryakumar Yadav introduced a 15-member squad for the approaching Asia Cup in September within the UAE on Wednesday, August 19. One of the vital controversial picks within the facet was Shivam Dube, who has not been in a position to instill confidence along with his performances within the shortest format after taking part in 35 T20Is.
Dube was part of India’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Whereas India went on to win the marquee occasion, Dube didn’t impress along with his outings with the bat as he scored 133 runs at a mean of twenty-two.16 and a strike price of 114.65 in eight innings. Nonetheless, he performed an important 27-run knock off 16 balls within the closing towards South Africa.
Some sturdy contenders missed out on Wednesday. Let’s take a look at a number of names who may have been higher picks as an alternative of Dube in India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad.
3 gamers who may have been picked as an alternative of Shivam Dube in India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad:
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal was reportedly preventing for the backup opener’s slot with Shubman Gill. The latter was ultimately picked and was additionally appointed vice-captain of the facet. Jaiswal was part of India’s T20 World Cup squad in 2024, however he didn’t get a sport, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli opening the batting.
Yashasvi’s final T20I look was within the collection towards Sri Lanka in July 2024. He has scored 723 runs at a mean of 35.15 and a strike price of 164.32 in 23 T20Is. As Sanju Samson and Gill may additionally bat at No. 3, Yashasvi may have cast a formidable opening mixture with Abhishek Sharma. Jaiswal likes to place the bowlers to the sword by taking part in aggressive cricket from the primary ball, one thing that’s highly-appreciated in T20 cricket.