The cricket fraternity is already abuzz with the possibility of a 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi being picked in the India team in the Asia cup 2025. His showing in IPL 2025 has been very well received, and he has maintained his good form with India U-19 on the England tour. There are legends such as K Srikkanth, who are openly pushing his case.
Srikkanth Champions Vaibhav’s Inclusion
“You have to play boldly. Don’t make him wait. Don’t say things like let him mature. He is already playing with remarkable maturity. His shot-making has been on another level,” Srikkanth said on YouTube.
The ex-Indian opener emphasized that the selectors must concentrate on form and not on age. “If I were chairman, I would have him in the 15,” he added, indicating he would not hesitate to give Vaibhav a spot in the main squad.
Opening Choices Under the Microscope
Srikkanth too expressed his opinion on the possible opening combinations in India. “Samson is doubtful, according to me. My first-choice opener is Abhishek Sharma, no doubt. I will have two more openers. My picks would be Vaibhav Suryavanshi or Sai Sudharsan, with Shubman Gill as an option,” he said.
He also suggested the more liquid policy of selection that allowed the team to adapt to situations and opponents. “He has been outstanding. I think it should be Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sai Sudharsan. I would take two out of these three. That would be my preference,” Srikkanth added.
Selection Committee to Finalize Asia Cup Squad
The five-member selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar is set to meet on Tuesday to finalise the Indian team to play the Men T20 Asia Cup after days of speculation. Eight of the best Asian teams will be competing in the tournament that will take place in UAE on September 9-28 to win the title.
Asia Cup team is regarded as a launch pad to the T20 World Cup, which will be hosted next year, by India and Sri Lanka. The successful person will be instrumental in the preparations by India towards the international event.
Spotlight on Key Players and Debutants
There are other players such as Shreyas Iyer, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh and Riyan Parag who are also in the selection debate. The committee will argue on these four names at length as per reports in IANS, based on experience and new talent.
The first match is on September 10 and the limelight is on young players such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi who could be the surprise package of India. He has been put directly on the radar of selectors because of his IPL 2025 and U-19 tours and fans are optimistic of a historic debut.
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