Delhi: When India’s 15 -member team was announced for the Asia Cup 2025, the most discussed Shreyas Iyer was not to be included in the team. The Indian Premier League (IPL) despite performing brilliantly for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2025, he was not only kept out of the main team, but also did not find a place in the list of reserve players.

Dinesh Karthik raised a quarterLoan

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik is surprised by this decision. He said via video on social media, “Where is Shreyas Iyer? This is the biggest question. How can he be out?” He admitted that not being selected in the main team is probably understood due to the recent successes of the team, but it is completely wrong that they were not given a place among 5 reserve players.

‘This is a little injustice to them’

Karthik said that Shreyas has done well as a batsman in difficult circumstances and has also proved himself as a captain. He said, “Hope the doors have not been closed for him. They should have got a chance. It is a little injustice to him.”

Yyer had to be involved

Dinesh Karthik described Team India’s Asia Cup team as ‘very strong’, but then reiterated that Shreyas Iyer must have been included in the list of at least 20 players.

Shreyas continues to remain out of T20

Shreyas last played a T20 match for India in December 2023. Since then, he is running out of the team in this format. With his absence in the Asia Cup team, it is clear that his wait for his return to the team can be longer.