Sunil Gavaskar Evades Discussion About Yashasvi Jaiswal's Exclusion from Asia Cup, Maintains 'Players Should Avoid Scandals'
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Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, two young Indian batsmen, have been making waves in the T20 International (T20I) arena with their impressive performances. Both players have notched up centuries, contributing significantly to India's massive totals.
In recent times, Shubman Gill has been described as "in-form," with multiple centuries to his name. His consistent big scores and high strike rates have made him a key player, often anchoring innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal, on the other hand, has shown his century-making capability, contributing to heavy team totals and demonstrating promise in the T20I format.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gill's recent form has been impressive, with a high number of runs, an excellent average, and a striking strike rate. These statistics underscore his reliability and impact in the shorter format. While Jaiswal's IPL stats are less detailed in this context, his centuries in international cricket suggest similar ability.
Here's a brief comparison of the two players:
| Player | T20I Role | Recent Highlights | Notes | |------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Shubman Gill | Top-order batsman | Multiple T20I centuries, in-form | High strike rate and consistency | | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening batsman | Scored centuries in T20Is | Young, explosive innings |
Both players are crucial for India's T20I batting line-up. Gill, with his consistent form and strike rate, stands out, while Jaiswal has made his mark with match-defining centuries.
Shubman Gill's vice-captaincy for India's Asia Cup 2025 squad is a sign that he may become the captain of the Indian T20 team in the future. His recent performances, including 754 runs in the recent five-match Test series in England, justify his selection and vice-captaincy. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was a member of India's T20 World Cup-winning squad, is not part of the Asia Cup 2025 squad.
Sunil Gavaskar, cricket legend and commentator, has urged backing the finalized Asia Cup 2025 squad and advised against creating controversy by discussing who should have been included once the squad has been finalized. He also expressed that it's always good for Gill to take responsibility a little earlier.
The Asia Cup 2025 tournament is scheduled to begin on September 9 in the UAE. The squad can only pick 11 players in a match and 15 in total. The omission of Yashasvi Jaiswal from the squad does not seem to surprise Gavaskar.
For detailed statistics such as exact averages, strike rates, and number of matches, it's recommended to check official cricket databases like ESPN Cricinfo for the latest stats.
