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India Names 15 for Asia Cup Without Iyer as BCCI Extends Agarkar’s Tenure

Critics question limiting the roster to 15 despite ACC rules allowing 17, pointing to form-versus-balance tradeoffs.

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The chairman of the BCCI selection committee, Ajit Agarkar
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Overview

  • The announced squad lists Suryakumar Yadav as captain with Shubman Gill as vice-captain and includes Jasprit Bumrah’s T20I return, while Shreyas Iyer is absent from both the 15 and the standby list.
  • Chief selector Ajit Agarkar defended the call by stressing team balance and limited slots, saying Iyer would need to displace someone, and cited Abhishek Sharma’s bowling as the reason Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.
  • Former players and commentators voiced surprise and criticism, with Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy expressing disbelief, MSK Prasad questioning omissions including Mohammed Siraj, and Manoj Tiwary and Sadagoppan Ramesh calling for greater transparency.
  • The Asian Cricket Council guideline permitting 17-player squads sharpened scrutiny of India’s decision to carry only 15, a move some argued left no room for in-form options.
  • BCCI extended Agarkar’s contract as chief selector to June 2026, and secretary Devajit Saikia denied reports that Iyer is under discussion to replace Rohit Sharma as ODI captain.