India, Aug. 19 -- Former India skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth has criticised the sudden calls for Shubman Gill's inclusion in the Asia Cup squad. The 25-year-old last played a T20I for India in July 2024 against Sri Lanka, after which the selectors primarily steered him towards ODIs and Tests. He recently took over the captaincy charge of the Test team, and speculations are rife that the team management is looking to elevate him to the ODI leadership role, too. Meanwhile, after an incredible Test series in England where he flourished in the leadership role, Shubman is brought back into the debate for the opener's slot in the Asia Cup squad, which will be announced on Tuesday.

However, former BCCI chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth...