Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has shared a different perspective on Shubman Gill’s selection for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. He believes the decision by the Indian selection committee comes with a business narrative of including certain superstars in the squad.
Gill made his debut as India’s Test captain in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and impressed everyone, finishing as the highest scorer with 754 runs. He will now return to the T20I format, having last played during the Sri Lanka tour last year.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Uthappa addressed both the concerns and advantages that Gill’s comeback brings to Indian cricket.
“They have caused an issue for themselves by bringing Shubman into this whole process of including him in T20 cricket,” he said. “But I also think from an Indian cricket perspective, at all kinds of eras, you have always had superstars and they have backed a particular player for the sake of Indian cricket, and I think that narrative is continued to be followed right now.”
Uthappa further pointed out the process of bringing in popular cricketers to help the team grow and increase its market presence. In this case, it was Gill.
He added, “I think the marketing and business narrative also takes precedence, and I think that is also a part, which is why he is also brought in. You want certain superstars to take the game forward. Shubman is going to be one of them.”
India will begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with their opening match against UAE on September 10, 2025.
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