Gautam Gambhir’s former team partner, Robin Uthappa, has left a shocking response to Shreyas Iyer’s snub from the Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Former KKR Star has felt some politics behind the snub of former KCR skipper, while next year’s ICC T20 World Cup is expected to return before.
The non-selection of many Indian stars for the upcoming season has been considered a major setback for the Indian team before the Asia Cup. While former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin showed deep regrets for Shreyas Iyer and Yashsvi Jaiswal, former selector Chris Srikanth excavated a massive excavation in Indian management and Gautam Gambhir.
Former KKR Star shocked Shreyas Iyer’s snub from the Asia Cup squad
Among many critics, Gautam Gambhir’s former team partner India and Kolkata Knight Riders Days, Robin Uthappa contacted Snb with some jerks and made the same claim through his Twitter handle.
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Uthappa explained that he was surprised to know that the former KKR captain was given a chance in the Indian national side despite being a promising season with Punjab Kings, which he led his second IPL final after considering his captaincy.
Shreyas Iyer also played an integral role in the Champions Trophy victory this season, as he emerged as the most run-scorer after Ajit Agarkar kept him in the squad.
Uthappa said, “There are about 18 T20i before playing India’s next #T20WC, not #Shreyasiyer, who was integral to help you win whistles, feels strange,” Uthappa commented.
There are about 18 T20i before India plays next #T20WCNot happening #Shreyasiyer The one who was integral to help you win the whistle seems strange. But only one can hope that he soon gets on this side, he is entitled to it! I hope they have told about him … https://t.co/lsa6mpvhlz
– Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 20, 2025
Uthappa is still hopeful next year before the ICC T20 World Cup in the Indian T20I side for Iyer’s return.
As suggested by Uthappa, India will play around 18 T20I Internationals before the next year’s ICC T20 World Cup, where the Indian team will have to defend their title from 2024. India will host the competition and as a host, will also be considered a favorite for winning. However, any team has never won the T20 World Cup in consecutive versions.
By the next World Cup, India should build a new and strong XI that can protect the title and protect the heritage of veterans. Suryakumar is considered to lead the side; However, Uthappa expects Shreyas Iyer’s possible inclusion by that time, as he deserves a place.
Uthappa said, “But one can only hope that he soon falls on this side.
Indian selectors along with Gautam Gambhir have reported ‘no vacancies’ in Indian XI as the only reason behind the snub of in-form cricketers is
Along with Indian selectors, coach Gautam Gambhir, confirmed that Shreyas Iyer or Yashsvi Jiswal is not being nominated in the main squad for the Asia Cup, which is not due to any batsmen mistake; This is not a place left to swap with these players due to this fully Indian 15-member squad.
For Jaiswal, he has argued with Abhishek Sharma’s ability to bowl a few balls under talent and pressure with bats. For Iyer, he quoted that since India cannot hand over a place to the number 5 position, it will be too late for the middle-order batsman to come as an expert in T20.
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