'Usko Lene Ke Liye Aur Kya Karna Padega?': Netizens In Disbelief As Shreyas Iyer Misses Out On Team India Squad For Asia Cup 2025

The announcement of Team India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 has sparked a flurry of reactions online, not just for those included, but more so for one notable omission: Shreyas Iyer. Despite being a regular figure in India’s middle order in recent years, Iyer has not been picked in the 15-member squad, and netizens have wasted no time expressing their shock and disappointment.

The BCCI unveiled a balanced squad ahead of the continental tournament, with Suryakumar Yadav named captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain. The team features a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, including Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel. Wicketkeeping duties will be shared between Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson, while the bowling attack is bolstered by the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav. Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana round off a squad that blends firepower with flexibility.

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🚨 A look at #TeamIndia's squad for #AsiaCup 2025 🔽 pic.twitter.com/3VppXYQ5SO

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 19, 2025

🚨 #TeamIndia's squad for the #AsiaCup 2025 🔽

Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana,…

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 19, 2025

FEEL FOR SHREYAS IYER. 💔

- He's not part of the main squad nor part of the Stand-by list for Asia Cup. pic.twitter.com/hpNXx11g0u

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 19, 2025

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However, the absence of Shreyas Iyer, a player known for his calm presence in the middle order and clutch performances, did not go unnoticed. Social media platforms quickly lit up as fans voiced their disapproval. Some users questioned the decision to overlook a proven match-winner, while others speculated whether form, fitness, or strategy played a role.

Here's how the Netizens reacted to Shreyas Iyer's omission from the Asia Cup 2025 squad

Usko Lene Ke Liye Aur Kya Karna Padega

— amertha.work (@amerthawork) August 19, 2025

Would have selected him as VC tbh.
Being Shreyas Iyer is not easy! What more could he do to get into the T20 side?

— Kshitij (@Kshitij45__) August 19, 2025

Deserve place 🥺🥹

— D.S. Bhati (@DSCricinfo789) August 19, 2025

Iyer should be in the playing 11 before Gill but these people are not giving him a chance

— D.S. Bhati (@DSCricinfo789) August 19, 2025

Wth he should’ve been there!!!!

— Memeonomics (@AbinKotera) August 19, 2025

It's so heart breaking!💔

— Aamir Khan Satire (@aamir_khan_fan2) August 19, 2025

Unfortunate to overlook such talent.

— Lalit Kaur Dhillon (@LalitKaur) August 19, 2025

Iyer deserves all the chances

— Hindustani Blood ( 🚩) (@Ritu1994) August 19, 2025

Tough to make it to the T20 side, once you're out. Stiff competition there.

— Merisuno (@NandSahu463076) August 19, 2025

Heartbreaking 💔

Shreyas Iyer not part of the main squad nor part of the Stand-by list for Asia Cup.😔

— Priya Mishra (@Priyaaa_B) August 19, 2025

As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on the players selected, but the shadow of Iyer’s absence is likely to linger, especially if India’s middle order falters under pressure. For now, fans continue to debate, analyze, and hope that the stylish right-hander will get another chance to don the blue soon.