3 wrong picks in India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad

Published - 19 Aug 2025, 16:41 IST | Updated - 19 Aug 2025, 17:09 IST

India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025 has been announced, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the side and Shubman Gill making a comeback as vice-captain. The team features players like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, making a strong core. However, the selection has also triggered debates, as a few deserving names were overlooked while certain picks raised questions.

The inclusion of some players has been looked at as a safer bet rather than their current form and impact. With several in-form cricketers not making it to the cut, many have questioned the place of a few players.

Harshit Rana’s inclusion in the squad has been questioned. While the young Delhi pacer has already made his debut in all formats and was part of India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai earlier this year, his selection for the continental tournament has triggered immense debate. With Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh expected to lead India’s pace attack, the team is more likely to rely on spinners in subcontinental conditions.

His T20I debut was impressive, with him picking a three-wicket haul after coming in as a concussion substitute. The pacer's numbers in IPL have been decent, bagging 40 wickets in 34 matches at an economy of 9.51. However, Rana is yet to prove himself at the international level.