Shreyas Iyer’s absence from the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025 has generated significant controversy. Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has strongly criticized the selection process, questioning the decision-making of chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Agarkar defended the exclusion, stating that the squad was chosen based on the best possible combination for the tournament. Nayar challenged this, stating if Iyer was considered a strong player, he should have been included among the reserves. Nayar found it difficult to understand the logic behind leaving Iyer out of the 20-member squad, suggesting that this implies Iyer does not feature in the team’s future strategies.
