Asia Cup: ‘I cannot say something’ – Shardul Thakur tight-lipped on Shreyas Iyer snub | Cricket News – Times of India

Indian bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has expressed assist for teammate Shreyas Iyer after the batter was overlooked of India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Iyer, who just lately led Punjab Kings to their first IPL closing in a decade with an aggressive model of captaincy, was a notable absentee from the 15-member squad introduced for the continental occasion.

Asked in regards to the omission, Thakur stated it was not a name for gamers to remark on. “I cannot say that because it is the decision of the selectors and the board. So we cannot say anything about that. But I cannot say anything about that because it is not in my hands,” he instructed ANI on the sidelines of the inauguration of the MCA Sharad Pawar Museum at Wankhede Stadium. The Mumbai all-rounder, nevertheless, backed Iyer to bounce again strongly. “There will be controversies, but as a player, you have to be strong. And Shreyas is also very strong. Whenever he plays in the upcoming matches, I am sure he will give a very good performance,” Thakur added. On India’s marketing campaign on the Asia Cup, which begins on September 9, Thakur underlined the significance of the event within the lead-as much as the World Cup. “India-Pakistan is always a big match for cricketers and for the country. And the Asia Cup is such a big tournament that it has a lot of importance in the life of a cricketer. We see that before the World Cup, this tournament is played. And the performance in this is carried by the confidence of the team. So Team India will always try to do well in this. And all the players will have our full support,” he stated. Thakur additionally described the inauguration of the MCA museum as a landmark second for Mumbai cricket, saying it might encourage future generations.