Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
The announcement of Indias Asia Cup 2025 The squad has lit a storm of critical fire, with Shreyas iyerExclusion by sending shock waves through the fraternity of Indian cricket fans. In spite of an extraordinary IPL 2025 A season where he accumulated 604 runs on an explosive strike rate of 175.07, the Mumbai batter was on the outside looking inward, causing a widespread outrage of fans on social media platforms.
The Selection Committee, directed by the chief selector Act Agarkarchose to retain players like Rinu singh and Shivam dube over Kings punjab The captain, who had guided his franchise in the IPL final with some impressive performances. Adding salt to the wound, Iyer was not even named among the five waiting players, with Riyan parag intended for the replacement that some injury occurs.
Selectors under the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer of the Asia Cup 2025
When asked about the controversial omission during Tuesday’s press conference, Agarkar’s response only drove the controversy. )It is unfortunate that Shreyas Iyer will be lost. It is not his fault, but neither. Must wait for your chance“, Stated the main selector, before challenging people with:”I have to say, who can replace me?,
This defensive stance has been spectacularly receding, and fans questioned the logic of retaining certain players about someone who had just given one of the most dominant IPL campaigns in recent memory. Former assistant coach of India Abhishek Nayar Words were not put during his analysis on Star Sports, which suggests that there could be more than encountering the eye: “He may not like as much as someone else“
Aakash ChopraIn the meantime, the dilemma of position emphasized, noting that the team selection was based on specific roles in game XI. However, this explanation has done little to pacify supporters who believe that the recent form of Iyer justified a serious consideration Player of the game performance in its last appearance T20I against Australia.
This is how fans react:
🚨 No Shreyas Iyer and Yasasvi Jaiswal in India template for Asia Cup 🚨 pic.twitter.com/bwey7diwfz
– Manmohan (@garhmanmohan) August 19, 2025
Shreyas intestinal sensation will replace someone by 2026 T20 WC https://t.co/lqzidhiqmq
– Modeling (@veerutherocker) August 19, 2025
Throws some light
What happened between Gautam Gambhir/Ajit Agarkar and Shreyas Iyer?Why don’t you choose Shreyas Iyer! Is almost material captain for India Hate and T20, but they have not been found a place on the team
– Ravi N (@INR4477) August 19, 2025
Disrespectful to Shreyas, who has been a higher player and should be included in the Indian team https://t.co/lqprhdlyn6
– Arun Chowdhury (@arun_chowdhury) August 19, 2025
– Most champions trophy races
– More throws than Shubman Gill in WC
– came to the IPL finals, being the top scorer of the teamGautam Gambhir is jealous of him. There is not even one reason to leave Shreyas Iyer. pic.twitter.com/5ynz4fwml
– Nandini Chaar (@ndccomPuters) August 19, 2025
The main man in the Indian Champions Trophy won the trophy by 2025 Shreyas Iyer did not choose for the Asia Cup 2025. 💔 pic.twitter.com/odskbgrvmx
– CIC Observer (@cricoberver21) August 19, 2025
Shreyas iyer Ko Squad s Bahar Rakhna Unjust Lagta Hai 💔
Maintaining -s fort iyer #Asiacupsquad #ierry #gill
– Romeo (@romeo_77r) August 19, 2025
Nobody …
Shreyas iyer #Asiacup L #Asiacupsquad pic.twitter.com/ljcybrlre1
– Memes lallantop (@amitsah36414000) August 19, 2025
Shreyas Iyer and Yasasvi Jaiswal are looking for their names in the Asia Cup template pic.twitter.com/adbso6zi7s
– Homelander Dedwala (@ and Thomander1) August 19, 2025
Very disappointed that Axar lost his vice president. The Shreyas Iyer commission was also incredible. #Asiacupsquad #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/d7gw7wyjpp
– It was habib (@wwasa) August 19, 2025
A case built for Shreyas in performance at IPL 2025 and Champions Trophy
The statistical evidence that supports Iyer’s inclusion is overwhelming. Its IPL 2025 numbers tell a convincing story: 604 runs in 17 games with an average of 50.33, with six half a century and a higher score of 97 without departure. This 175.07 strike rate is among the highest that players have marked more than 600 runs in an IPL season, placing it with legends as a Chris gayle and Suryakumar yadav.
Beyond the heroic IPL, Iyer was the main scorer of India Champions Trophy With 243 runs in five games, playing a crucial role in the victory of the team’s title. Its career statistics T20I: 1,104 are held in 51 games with an average of 30.66 with a strike rate of 136.12, and also emphasizes their credentials in the shortest format.
The selection becomes even more bewildering when considered the average composition of India. With Suryakumar directing the side and Tilak safe Established at number three, there seems to be room for an experienced finisher like Iyer. Instead, selectors have opted for a workforce that, with talent, does not have the demonstrated temperament of great party that Iyer contributes to high pressure situations.
The exclusion has led to an intense debate on the transparency and consistency of the selection, with the fans of the social media platforms who express their disappointment through hashtags and stroked discussions. The controversy threatens the shadow of what should have been a routine announcement of the squad, emphasizing the passionate investment of Indian cricket supporters in team selection decisions. As India prepares for the Asia Cup from September 9 at the United Arab Emirates, the Iyer saga serves as a reminder of the margins until they separate the selection of rejection internationally.
Also read: Fans react when BCCI names Shubman Gill as Vice-Capitan in India squad for Asia Cup 2025
