Awaited Asia Cup 2025 Ready to start on 9 September United Arab EmiratesWith the final scheduled for September 28. The tournament will be played in the T20I format and will have eight top Asian side struggling for continental glory. Beyond the marquee event, Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) Announced the 15 -member squad of India, naming Suryakumar Yadav As captain. Interestingly, the selectors surprised many by appointing Shubman Gill As a vice-captain.
An unexpected height of Shubman Gill as a vice-captain
Gill’s appointment as Suryakumar’s deputy has raised many eyebrows in the cricketing fraternity. Opener, who is also India’s current test captain, was not considered a certainty for the Asia Cup squad, gave his mixed record at the T20 internationally. His strike rate in the smallest format has often been questioned, and many experts felt that they would face strict competition to secure a place.
However, Gill’s outstanding leadership in the recently concluded testing series in England, where he impressed by both bat and strategic skills, has worked in his favor. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar Addressing the decision in the presser, said: “They have crossed all our expectations.”
Captain Suryakumar also supported the move, reminding reporters that Gill was named the vice-captain during his final T20I appearance Sri Lanka Before capturing with red ball commitments. He said: “Now that he is back into the mixture, we are very happy to find him in the squad.”
Fans react to Gill’s appointment
As soon as the news broke, social media was filled with mixed reactions from fans. While a part of the supporters appreciated the selectors for recognizing Gill’s leadership ability and stability, others expressed surprise, arguing that their T20 credentials do not justify such propagation.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Shubman Gill Yuga has started for Indian cricket in all formats.
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) August 19, 2025
🚨 Shubman Gill – Vice Captain of Team India in Asia Cup pic.twitter.com/4xromcc0tj
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) August 19, 2025
🚨 Shubman Gill has been selected as Vice Captain for the Asia Cup. pic.twitter.com/IXRZ2AUDNL
– Ahmed says (@ahmedgt_) August 19, 2025
Shubman Gill is the owner of Mumbai lobby in 25 pic.twitter.com/jynwgvpzni
– 𝐀 (@aagneyax) August 19, 2025
Shreyas Iyer and Yashsvi Jaiswal did not find a place in India’s T20I squad cose, failing to invest in PR, the way Shubman Gill did. In Indian cricket, you need the best PR and good connection with the media people to play in the Indian team.
– Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) August 19, 2025
Vice Captain Shubman Gill for India’s T20 side
Go well #Shubmangill #ASIACUP pic.twitter.com/ous6n2ptoj
– Ana (@Goldonhues018) August 19, 2025
Shubman Gill will be the highest run gayter of the Asia Cup 2025.
Bookmark it!
– Moses (@peaceinagony) August 19, 2025
in a row:
It is absolutely fine to not choose Shreyas, Jaiswal and Gill in T20 because you think there is no slot, although there should still be Jaiswal.
But it is no meaning to choose Shubman Gill as Vice Captain and not to choose both, nothing against Gill.
– Sachin 🏴 (@leochennaiipl) August 19, 2025
🚨 Yashasvi Jaiswal fell from India’s T20i squad and Shubman Gill is VC, seriously !! What a joke. #Teamindia #ASIACUP https://t.co/GNRLUW5XE6
– 𝓐𝓭𝓲 🇮🇳 (@imadiro_) August 19, 2025
Surya Kumar Yadav and Shubman Gill #Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/lafxnm9gu8
– byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) August 19, 2025
Shubman Gill Back to India’s T20 squad and this time as the vice-captain.
🚨 increases growing! #ASIACUP #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/lwjezhkcf– Ganesh (@ganeshverse) August 19, 2025
Akshar Patel was removed from the post of vice-captain and Shubman Gill created a new Vice-Captain #ASIACUP #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/pzdpodcxq2
– Kamit Solanki (@kamitsolanki) August 19, 2025
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