Asia Cup 2025: 'He did every part' – Shreyas Iyer will get sympathy from ex teammate after India snub | CricTracker

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly criticised the selectors for leaving out Shreyas Iyer from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. Ashwin described the omission as ‘unhappy and unfair’, particularly given the current performances of Iyer.

Iyer’s absence shocked many, significantly since he was not awarded a central contract earlier this 12 months and had been dropped from all codecs. Nevertheless, he made a profitable comeback throughout the ICC Champions Trophy, performing nicely within the center order. After constant performances in home cricket, Iyer regained his central contract, however the selectors have as soon as once more ignored him.

Ashwin expressed his disappointment with Iyer’s snub, highlighting that the batter proved his price by main Punjab Kings (PBKS) to their first IPL remaining since 2014. He additionally reminded that Iyer had earlier guided Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the 2024 IPL title underneath Gautam Gambhir’s mentorship and had efficiently overcome his weak point in opposition to brief balls.

“What has Shreyas carried out incorrect? He did brilliantly nicely for KKR, making them win. He was despatched into the public sale. He then took Punjab to the finals for the primary time since 2014. He overcame the brief ball downside. He was hitting the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Jasprit Bumrah with ease within the IPL. Take a look at the credentials of Shreyas. He went out of the crew. However got here within the Champions Trophy and did superb batting. He received and gave it to you. I’m simply extraordinarily unhappy for him and Yashasvi Jaiswal; this can be very unfair,” Ashwin stated on his YouTube Channel..

Not honest to herald Shubman Gill: Ashwin

Ashwin opined that Iyer did every part required to earn a spot within the nationwide crew, and that ignoring a participant of such excessive calibre sends the incorrect message. He additionally spoke out relating to the omission of Yashasvi Jaiswal from the 15-member squad, calling it unfair, particularly provided that Shubman Gill, who was solely a standby participant within the T20 World Cup 2024, has now been promoted to India’s vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025.

“When you may have Jaiswal as your third opener, you may have introduced Shubman Gill within the crew by eradicating an individual from the World Cup successful squad. I imply, I’m joyful for Shubman however I’m very, very unhappy for each Shreyas and Jaiswal. It’s simply not honest on each,” Ashwin stated.

Iyer shall be seen enjoying subsequent within the Duleep Trophy 2025. He shall be enjoying for West Zone, the place star all-rounder Shardul Thakur has been named the captain in a robust squad, and Iyer is more likely to play a key position within the match.

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