The BCCI selection committee is convening to finalise India's Asia Cup 2025 squad, facing tough choices post-Kohli and Sharma retirements. Shubman Gill's T20I spot is uncertain, with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson favored as openers. Mohammed Siraj may be dropped despite his England tour performance, while Bumrah is expected to stay.
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