Four -lane battle for the last place remaining in the India Asian Cup team, Shreyas Iyer has still not been confirmed

It is time for yet another report for the Indian squad at the Asia Cup 2025. This time, Indian Express claims that while the 14 players have been confirmed, the selectors are in a dilemma for the last spot — and the race is between Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh and Riyan Parag.

Shreyas Iyer vs Washington Sundar

To go further, it is a close call between Washi and Shreyas — with the former proving his credentials in the IND vs ENG Test series, while the other one doing his bit in the IPL for the last two years. Amongst them too, the all-rounder might just be the need of the hour, with the UAE conditions likely to support a spinner like Washington, and a batter like him too, who can use the long handle lower down the order. Yesterday, there were reports that Shreyas Iyer was a certainty.

Riyan Parag vs Rinku Singh

It is also pretty well known that coach Gautam Gambhir trusts all-rounders to do the job for the team. Though Riyan Parag might be lagging behind in the pecking order. Even though he had a decent IPL with the bat, he doesn’t quite offer what Washi does as a spinner.

India Squad Announcement for Asia Cup on Aug 19

As far as Rinku Singh is concerned, he was picked as a finisher in the Indian team, but he might not be needed after all. He didn’t have a great IPL, where he managed 206 runs in 13 matches. In short, the last man selection totally depends on what team combination the selectors have gone with.

The Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025 is expected to be announced on August 19, while the team plays its first encounter in the tournament only on September 10. The much-discussed IND vs PAK match will happen on September 14.