AB de Villiers Speculates on Shreyas Iyer’s Exclusion from Asia Cup Squad

Former South African batsman AB de Villiers weighed in on the non-selection of Shreyas Iyer for the Asia Cup 2025. De Villiers, expressing his surprise, indicated that there might be underlying reasons for Iyer’s omission that even Iyer himself is unaware of. During a discussion with users on the social media platform ‘X’, de Villiers offered his perspective on Iyer’s exclusion. He wondered where Iyer would fit, given the headlines and the frustration of the fans. De Villiers believes Iyer must be the most disappointed, considering his strong performance in recent years. He further speculated about unseen factors that could have influenced the decision, stating that he and others may not know the full story, potentially not even Iyer himself. He acknowledged Iyer’s leadership qualities and highlighted his talent, emphasizing that he would include Iyer in any team.