Asia Cup Squad Update: Gill’s Place Under Debate, Sanju Samson Not a Sure Pick

The continental cup is in focus as the BCCI is expected to announce the squad soon. Reportedly, selectors are facing pressure to pick the perfect team due to increased competition for spots.

Shubman Gill's Selection in Jeopardy Despite Strong IPL Season

Recent reports from The Telegraph mentioned that Test skipper Shubman Gill’s comeback into the Test team is in jeopardy, as selectors are debating whether to include him. The right-hander's last T20I was a year ago in Sri Lanka; since then, Gill has focused more on Test cricket and ODIs, having been kept away from the T20I setup. However, his IPL campaign was consistent, with over 600 runs accumulated in the tournament.

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Sanju Samson’s Spot Uncertain;

While some selectors want the Test skipper included in the squad, others believe Gill’s inclusion could alter the team’s dynamics in T20Is. With his position still under debate, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan are expected to be picked.

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Meanwhile, Sanju Samson, a regular in the T20I setup, is not guaranteed a spot, as selectors are leaning toward 22-year-old Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice wicketkeeper, while also backing Jitesh Sharma for a place in the squad.

Siraj & Bumrah Likely to Be Rested; Spin Picks Surprise

Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness has been closely monitored. However, they may be rested to manage their workload, especially with the West Indies Test series coming up. According to reports, selectors are keen to offer them adequate recovery time.

Another update comes from the spin department, where selectors are leaning toward Varun Chakravarthy as the frontline spinner alongside Washington Sundar. Surprisingly, Ravi Bishnoi is currently being preferred over Kuldeep Yadav.

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