Former Indian chief selector Chris Srikanth has ignited the latest controversy on India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Srikanth has openly questioned the inclusion of Harshit Rana in the squad, despite his excellent performance in IPL 2025, CPSE Fast bowlers Mohammad Siraj and Prasadha.
Harshit Rana played 13 matches in IPL 2025, but struggled to create an impact, on average with an average of 15 wickets in 29.86 and the rate of high economy of 10.18. He also played only one T20I for India, taking 3 wickets earlier this year, taking 3 wickets.
Krrish Srikanth argued a biased debate in Team India
The 1983 World Cup winner felt that Rana’s selection for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 seems to be more managed than merit-based. In contrast, Mohammad Siraj was in a red-hot form. He excelled in IPL 2025 with Gujarat Titans, claiming an average of 16 wickets in 32.93 and an economy of 9.24.
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He was also a leading wicket -taking wickets in the recent Test series in England. On the other hand, fame Krishna was even more impressive in IPL 2025, despite batting -friendly pitches, increased 25 wickets in 15 matches at an extraordinary average of 19.52 in the 8.27 tight economy.
Harshit Rana raised the Asia Cup 2025 in front of Mohammad Siraj and Prasad Krishna as a merit of Krrish Srikanth questions.
Keeping in mind the difference in their number, Srikanth gave his blow to the inclusion of Harshit Rana in India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, saying that his selection was not actually earned. He questioned what messages this Prasad sends to continuous artists like Krishna and Mohammad Sirj, stating that the bias is increasing under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir.
Chris Srikanth said on his YouTube channel ‘Cheeky Chaka’: “Where did Harshit Rana come from? He was very poor in IPL. He is being managed. He was being managed. He had a rate of 10 economy in IPL. What message are you giving to Prasad Krishna and Mohammad Sirj?”
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Krrish Srikanth selected Shivam Dub on Washington Sundar
Meanwhile, Krrish Srikanth has also raised serious questions on the reasoning behind Shivam Dubey’s inclusion, as Chennai Super Kings all-rounder barely bowled in IPL 2025. The former chief selector believes that if India needs a sixth bowler in the middle of Washington, the current is a more between the standby, Washington beauty.
Srikanth signed, saying, “He will make Tilak Verma the sixth bowler. Is Abhishek Sharma going to be your sixth bowler or Shivam Dubey? He hardly bowls in IPL. This is an adjustment selection. If you need someone who can bat and bowl at number 8.
