New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Ever since Shubman Gill returned to the Indian T20I side, there has been a constant debate where the Test captain would slot in the playing XI in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. With the Sanju Samson-Abhishek Sharma pair doing well in recent times, Gill's batting position has given a major headache for head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav.

Gill has never batted outside of top two in his 21 games in the shortest format. Although the right-hander bats at no.3 in ODI and no.4 in Tests, Gill coming out of the top two in certainly not an option in T20Is. With Tilak Varma at no.3 and captain Suryakumar at no.4, Gill will have to bat as an opener if he is included in the playing XI.

Having Abhishek Sharma as...