New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The The return of Shubman Gill, especially as the vice-captain of the Indian T20I side, has been the talking point since the BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday. Gill, who last played a T20I for India in 2024, was rewarded with a spot in the continental showpiece following his brilliant show in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and in the Test series in England recently.

With 600-plus runs for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, and 750-plus runs against England, omitting Gill from the Indian squad for Asia Cup 2025, would have drawn severe criticism on the BCCI. While Gill's inclusion was welcomed by all, his return as a vice-captain was not taken positively by several former cricketers, raising...