England Series Heroism Ignored, Mohammed Siraj Set to Miss Out on Asia Cup 2025 Spot.
Despite his recent Test heroics, Mohammed Siraj is unlikely to gain a spot in India’s pace department for the next Asia Cup 2025, which could result in an unexpected snub. According to a Cricbuzz report, the frontline fast-bowling team for the continental tournament is expected to consist of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and either Harshit Rana or Prasidh Krishna.
Selectors don’t seem to be impressed by Siraj’s T20 consistency, despite the fact that he has been riding high after taking five wickets at The Oval during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Even though he took 16 wickets in the 2025 IPL, his opponents’ stats were higher.
Prasidh Krishna not only won the Purple Cap but also became one of the league’s most reliable quicks, although Bumrah and Arshdeep also outperformed him over the season. An impressive IPL campaign and a powerful performance in his first international series against England earlier this year, on the other hand, strengthened Rana’s cause. According to the report, Test captain Shubman Gill may not be included in the T20 lineup unless head coach Gautam Gambhir demands that he be included in the August 19 selection meeting in Mumbai. Hardik Pandya, an all-round player who is renowned for maintaining composure during India’s T20 World Cup victory, is anticipated to be the fourth seamer. It’s unlikely that veteran Mohammed Shami, who played in India’s most recent Twenty20 International match against England, will be taken into consideration this time.
In contrast, India’s spin attack appears more stable. Axar Patel, the vice captain, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav are all predicted to make the team. Although his spot is not assured, Washington Sundar may possibly be selected in the draft.
Siraj’s exclusion, if verified, will demonstrate the selectors’ preference for T20 experts over Test match stars and the intense fight for spots in India’s white-ball lineup leading up to the Asia Cup and the busy international schedule that follows.
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