Test captain Shubman Gill, who was not part of the last few T20I series, has been picked in Indias squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar announced India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup during a press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday, with Shubman Gill’s return after a year and his elevation to vice-captaincy being the key takeaway.

Gill has 2647 runs in 37 Tests while Ganguly had made 2681. Gill's average is 41.35 while Ganguly averaged 47.03 after 37 Tests. Gill made nine centuries in 37 Tests while Ganguly had seven under his belt. Statistically, Ganguly is ahead after 37 Tests. How much Gill finishes on remains to be seen.

Indian cricket is witnessing the dawn of a new era, and at the center of it stands Shubman Gill. Once seen as the heir to India’s next-generation batting lineup, the 25-year-old has now cemented himself as a leader across formats.

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu dismissed Shubman Gill captaincy hype and ODI exit buzz around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.