‘No chance of winning T20 World Cup with this squad’ – Ex-selector criticises India’s 2025 Asia Cup picks

There is no likelihood that India would win the T20 World Cup next year, according to a recent bold statement made by former India top selector Kris Srikkanth. In 2026, India and Sri Lanka will share hosting duties for the major event. Srikkanth made remarks regarding the India 2025 Asia Cup team, which was revealed at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on August 19.

“With this group, we might win the Asia Cup, but we have no chance of winning the T20 World Cup.

Will you lead this squad to the T20 World Cup? With just six months to go, is this the build-up to the T20 World Cup? In a video that was uploaded to his YouTube page, Srikkanth said.

The 65-year-old was upset because Axar Patel had been removed from his position as vice captain without cause. Additionally, he pointed out that there was no clear selection criteria for players.

“They have regressed. Axar Patel was removed from his position as vice captain. I’m not sure how Harshit Rana, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh entered the picture. Although the IPL is regarded as the primary selection criterion, the selectors appear to have taken performances into account beforehand, he said.

Finally, the former opening batsman questioned why Yashasvi Jaiswal was left out and Shivam Dube included.

Who will bat at number five? Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma, Shivam Dube, or Rinku Singh must be number five. Axar is unable to bat at six since Hardik Pandya typically bats at number five. I don’t understand how Dube was chosen. Yashasvi Jaiswal has played in both the IPL and international cricket. What is his job? spoke to Srikkanth.

In addition to their 15-man roster, India has also declared five standbys. The five players who made the list were Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel. Along with Pakistan, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, the Men in Blue are assigned to Group A.