Shubman Gill is back in India’s T20I squad for the Asia Cup 2025 after almost a year away from the format. Fans were surprised to see him return as vice-captain despite his growing stature in Tests.
Surya on Gill’s comeback
Suryakumar Yadav recalled Gill’s last T20I appearance in Sri Lanka. He said that during that series, he was captain while Gill was vice-captain, marking the start of a new cycle for the T20 World Cup.
Gill was one of the most consistent batters in IPL 2025. He scored 650 runs in 15 matches for Gujarat Titans, averaging 50 with a strike rate of 155.87. In T20Is, he has 578 runs in 21 matches, including 1 century and 3 fifties.
Focus shifted to Tests
Surya explained that Gill was busy with Test series and the Champions Trophy. Because of that, he could not feature in T20Is. Now that he is back in the squad, Surya said the team is happy to welcome him again.
Agarkar on selection calls
Chairman Ajit Agarkar stated that Gill missed recent T20Is due to Test duties. This gave opportunities to Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. He also confirmed that the playing XI in Dubai will be finalised by the captain and coach.
Rinku Singh strengthens the middle order, while Varun, Kuldeep and Axar provide spin depth. Some analysts call it smart balance, but others believe it sidelines Gill’s growing role as Test captain.
Competition for places
Yashasvi Jaiswal, IPL 2025’s top scorer for Rajasthan Royals, was left out, showing the tough competition. Surya’s words highlight the team’s aim to smoothly reintegrate Gill ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Upcoming Asia Cup matches
India opens its campaign against UAE on September 10, faces Pakistan on September 14 and finishes against Oman on September 19. All eyes will be on Gill’s return and whether BCCI’s leadership gamble proves successful.
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