Asia Cup 2025: Shubman Gill’s Place in Doubt Despite Dominant Form

Following a phenomenal performance in the England Test series, Shubman Gill’s position in the Asia Cup 2025 T20I squad remains uncertain. Gill’s outstanding display in the Test series saw him accumulate 754 runs, including four centuries, earning him the ‘Player of the Series’ award. However, recent information indicates that his spot in the team is not guaranteed. He last played a T20I in July 2024 and hasn’t featured in recent T20 series against England, Bangladesh, and South Africa. His impressive performance in IPL 2025, with 650 runs and a strike rate of 156, has not solidified his place. The current T20I batting order is seen as well-balanced, which complicates the situation. Integrating Gill could necessitate changes that the selectors are hesitant to make before such a significant tournament. While Gill’s Test form since becoming India’s Test captain has been excellent, and his ODI and T20 franchise stats are notable, his T20I career with India has been characterized by intermittent appearances. With the Asia Cup on the horizon, the selection committee must decide whether to disrupt the settled T20 batting order to accommodate Gill, even though his recent form has been exceptional. His potential exclusion would be a major talking point.