Despite a remarkable performance in England, where he scored 754 runs across five Tests, including four centuries, Shubman Gill’s place in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 is not assured. Gill, last seen in a T20I in July 2024, has been excluded from India’s recent T20 series. His impressive IPL 2025 campaign, featuring 650 runs and a high strike rate, hasn’t secured his spot in the Asia Cup squad. The core issue isn’t Gill’s form but the current composition of the T20I batting lineup. Integrating him would involve potentially shifting players like Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, or Tilak Varma, a move the selectors are reportedly wary of making. Gill’s dominance in Tests and a strong franchise T20 record highlight his talent, but his T20I career with India shows a mixed record. The upcoming Asia Cup, starting September 10, presents a selection dilemma. Gill’s potential as vice-captain and future ODI leader adds to the complexity, forcing the selectors to weigh his current form against the existing T20 batting setup.
