India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 has already triggered a large-scale dispute, and now Manoj Tiwari has added more heat to the head coach Gautam Gambhir on the omission of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer from the 15-member squad.
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agkar, heads of the Indian Selection Committee, surprised fans and former cricketers to watch Yashsvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer along with Mohammad Siraj for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and despite their brilliant form and brilliant performances in IPL 2025.
Manoj Tiwari convicted Gautam Gambhir for Yashsvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer’s Asia Cup 2025 Snow
However, Jaiswal was named as a reserve player, while Iyer did not make it even for the upcoming continental tournament, and the decision left one and all shocked. Well, Manoj Tiwari, who has formed a stressful relationship with Gautam Gambhir since his sports days, did not waste any time in making the current Indian head coach a villain behind high-profile snobs.
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The Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs for West Bengal has told how Gambhir had once seen Jaiswal as a player who could walk in India’s T20I team any day, but now, when the former Indian opener is a decision -making, the left -handed opener is sidelined.
Manoj Tiwari openly targeted Gautam Gambhir
Manoj Tiwari was told by Annie: “Two eligible candidates have been dropped from the team. One is Shreyas Iyer, and the other is Yashasvi Jaiswal. If you watch the old video of the current head coach Gautam Gamahir, he said that Yashsvi Jiswal is a player who is a coach himself. Now when he is a coach, there is no place for Yashasvi.”
The former Bengal captain also highlighted Shreyas Iyer’s association in the formats, reminding everyone that the stylish right-handed player ran in IPL 2025 as well as domestic cricket. Iyer played an important role in guiding Punjab Kings (PBK) in the IPL 2025 finals.
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Manoj Tiwari calls for a live selection process after the Asia Cup 2025 drama
And last season, Mumbaikar led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for his third IPL title. He also played an important role in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Triumph. Despite his heroes, Iyer was ignored, and Tiwari has now demanded transparency in the selection process.
He further said, “In addition, look at Shreyas Iyer’s performance in last year’s IPL and domestic circuit. He has been one of the best in the format. The way he scored in the 50s by scoring runs, directed Punjab Kings in the IPL final.
And before that, KKR captained for the title, it is an eye -opening that he did not find a place in the T20 side. This is why I have been saying for years that the selection process should be lived so that sports lovers know who has been chosen and why. ,
#Watch Kolkata | On the announcement of India Asia Cup 2025 Squad, former Indian cricketer and Minister of West Bengal, Manoj Tiwari said, “Two qualified candidates, Shreyas Iyer and Yashsvi Jiswal are not able to make it for the team … If you watch the old videos of Gautam Gamhir, then that … pic.twitter.com/Eglnptflxy
– Annie (@ani) August 21, 2025
In particular, India will discontinue its Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE on 10 September, followed by a big game against Pakistan in Dubai on 14 September.
