Mohammad Kaif, a former India cricketer, has reacted to the Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement with particular concern over Axar Patel’s removal as vice-captain. The team, led by Suryakumar Yadav with Shubman Gill as the new vice-captain, has prompted Kaif to advocate for an explanation for Patel from the team management.
Axar Patel’s Demotion
Kaif took to social media, specifically his X account, to express his hope that Axar Patel was informed in advance of his removal from the vice-captaincy and did not learn of it through the press conference. He believes Patel deserves an explanation as he has not committed any wrongdoings.
Axar Patel’s career stats in the T20I format include 71 matches played, 535 runs scored, and 71 wickets taken. India’s participation in the Asia Cup 2025 begins on September 10. The squad announcement has generated discussion, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer among the notable absentees. The tournament will be played in the T20 format, serving as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
India Squad For Asia Cup 2025
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh