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The BCCI is likely to announce the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in UAE soon. As the tournament gets closer, there have been several speculations regarding which players will be selected for the upcoming tournament. One of the big names coming ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 is Shubman Gill. The current Indian Test captain Gill can also be seen making his return in the T20I setup.
There are also reports coming that the selectors might not pick Shubman Gill for the Asia Cup. However, former Indian Cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels that Gill can adapt to any format and should be picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming Intercontinental tournament
“In the T20 format, it’s important to understand that it’s not just about big hitting. If Shubman decides to attack, he can match anyone, because he is a very solid player with strong basics. A batter with such a strong foundation can score runs in any format. If you look at the IPL, Shubman has scored runs every season. He has worn the Orange Cap — and that doesn’t happen by chance. And it’s not like he bats only at a strike rate of 120 or 130; he can also bat at a strike rate of 160," Harbhajan told Times of India.
Shubman Gill is all-format player: Harbhajan Singh
Speaking further, Harbhajan Singh also suggested that a player like Shubman Gill can’t be ignored even when the management have talented players like Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma. Notably, there has been a lots of debate regarding Indian top order for the Asia Cup 2025.
"Yes, we do have players like Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma, but you cannot undermine or underestimate Shubman Gill. He is a very talented batter who can adapt to any format. He is an all-format player. In my opinion, he can play T20s and even dominate the format. We as fans are used to seeing fours and sixes every ball, but you also need batters who can play long innings and rescue the team when required,” Harbhajan Singh said.
