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The ace performers of the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj, are unlikely to be included in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which is set to commence next month.
According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to leave out the duo amid multiple options in the fray.
The selectors are likely to go with Yashasvi Jaiswal as a backup opener for the marquee event.
Shubman Gill, the skipper of India in the longest format of the game, may find it difficult despite showing a rich vein of form, having amassed 754 runs in the five-match Test series, the report states.
Notably, Gill also had a stellar Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, scoring 650 runs as an opener. However, the selectors are keen to go with the current pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson.
According to the report, the other options in the squad are Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rinku Singh, with one more vacant slot to be filled, while Jitesh Sharma is likely to be added as a backup wicketkeeper.
Notably, Mohammed Siraj is also not in the plans for the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, following reports that ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shown his availability for the tournament.
The selectors are likely to meet and announce the squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on August 19.
For the unversed, the Asia Cup will get underway on September 9 with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in the opener.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are slotted in Group A alongside UAE and Oman, while Group B comprises Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong.
India and Pakistan are slated to meet on September 14 in Dubai. The tournament, to be played in the T20 format, is seen as vital preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where another India–Pakistan clash could take place on September 21.
The final has been scheduled for September 28.
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