Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Manjrekar Shocked by Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup Snub
Cricket analyst Sanjay Manjrekar was surprised that Shreyas Iyer wasn't picked for the Asia Cup team.
Suryakumar Yadav will be the captain.
Manjrekar noted that Iyer had a great IPL season and was also in good form during the Champions Trophy.
India will start playing in the Asia Cup on September 10.
Sanjay Manjrekar expressed shock over Shreyas Iyer's non-selection for the Asia Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav was named captain and Shubman Gill as deputy for the Asia Cup T20 squad.
Iyer led KKR to the 2024 IPL title and also had an impressive IPL season with Punjab Kings.
Manjrekar highlighted Iyer's form in both ODIs and IPL, including a high average and strike rate.
India's Asia Cup campaign begins September 10, followed by a match against Pakistan.
- Who
- Sanjay Manjrekar, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill.
- What
- Sanjay Manjrekar commented on Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad.
- When
- After the announcement of the Asia Cup squad.
- Where
- Focusing on the Indian team for the Asia Cup.
- Why
- To express his opinion on the selection.
Manjrekar's View
Team Selection
Selection Disagreement
Manjrekar's View
Iyer's performance merited selection.
Team Selection
Iyer was not selected.
- Captain
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Vice-Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Commentator
- Sanjay Manjrekar
- Tournament
- Asia Cup
- Iyer's IPL team
- Punjab Kings
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