Fans react as BCCI appoints Shubman Gill as vice-captain in India’s squad for Asia Cup 2025

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The much awaited Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates, with the final scheduled for September 28. The tournament will be played in the T20I format and will feature eight top Asian sides battling for continental glory. Ahead of the marquee event, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s 15-member squad, naming Suryakumar Yadav as captain. Interestingly, the selectors surprised many by appointing Shubman Gill as the vice-captain.

Gill’s appointment as deputy to Suryakumar has raised several eyebrows in the cricketing fraternity. The opener, who is also India’s current Test captain, was not even considered a certainty for the Asia Cup squad, given his mixed record in T20 internationals. His strike rate in the shortest format has often been questioned, and several experts felt he would face stiff competition to secure a place.

However, Gill’s excellent leadership in the recently concluded Test series in England, where he impressed with both bat and tactical acumen, appears to have worked in his favor. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the decision in the presser, stating: “He has exceeded all our expectations.”

Captain Suryakumar also backed the move, reminding reporters that Gill was named vice-captain during his last T20I appearance against Sri Lanka before being occupied with red-ball commitments. He said: “Now that he is back in the mix, we are very happy to have him in the squad.”

As soon as the news broke, social media was flooded with mixed reactions from fans. While a section of supporters lauded the selectors for recognizing Gill’s leadership potential and consistency, others expressed surprise, arguing that his T20 credentials don’t justify such a promotion.

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Shubman Gill era has begun for Indian cricket in all format.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 19, 2025

🚨 SHUBMAN GILL – THE VICE CAPTAIN OF TEAM INDIA IN ASIA CUP 🚨

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 19, 2025

🚨 Shubman Gill has been selected for the Asia Cup as Vice Captain. 🚨

— Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) August 19, 2025

Shubman Gill owns Mumbai lobby at 25

— 𝐀 (@Aagneyax) August 19, 2025

Shreyas Iyer & Yashasvi Jaiswal couldn't find a place in India's T20I squad coz they failed to invest in PR the way Shubman Gill did. Indian Cricket requires you to have best PR & good connections with media people in order to play in Indian team.

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) August 19, 2025

Vice captain shubman gill for India's T20 side 🥹🫶🏻

Go well ❤️‍🩹 #ShubmanGill #AsiaCup

— Aarna (@goldenhues018) August 19, 2025

Shubman Gill will be the highest run getter of the Asia Cup 2025.

Bookmark this!

— Musa (@peaceinagony) August 19, 2025

In one line :

It's absolutely fine to not pick Shreyas, Jaiswal and Gill in T20s because you think there is no slot although still Jaiswal should be there.

But picking Shubman Gill as Vice Captain and not picking both doesn't make sense, nothing against Gill.

— SACHIN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@LeoChennaiIPL) August 19, 2025

🚨 Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped from India's T20I Squad and Shubman Gill is the VC , Seriously!! What a joke 🤣🤣. #TeamIndia #AsiaCup https://t.co/gNRlUW5Xe6

— 𝓐𝓭𝓲 🇮🇳 (@ImAdiRo_) August 19, 2025

Surya Kumar Yadav Aur Shubman Gill #AsiaCup2025

— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) August 19, 2025

Shubman Gill back in India’s T20 squad – and this time as Vice-Captain.🚨 The rise continues! #AsiaCup #TeamIndia

— Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@GaneshVerse) August 19, 2025

Akshar Patel removed from the vice-captain's post and Shubman Gill made new vice-captain #AsiaCup #TeamIndia

— Kamit Solanki (@KamitSolanki) August 19, 2025

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