The Indian team for the Asia Cup 2025 has been unveiled, but Shreyas Iyer’s name is missing from the roster, causing surprise among fans. However, an ACC rule provides a glimmer of hope for his inclusion. This rule allows for the replacement of players who sustain injuries or if the team management deems a change necessary.
This regulation allows for replacements to be chosen from outside the standby players, creating an opportunity for Iyer to potentially join the squad. Furthermore, this rule could benefit players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mohammed Siraj who were also excluded from the initial team selection.
In T20 cricket, Iyer has demonstrated his talent. In the Indian Premier League 2025, he captained the Punjab Kings, guiding them to the final. He scored 604 runs in 17 matches at an average of 50.33, with six half-centuries and a top score of 97 not out.