Robin Uthappa Exposes BCCI’s “Form-First” Lie Behind Shubman Gill’s Asia Cup 2025 Selection

Asia Cup 2025: Robin Uthappa Questions Shubman Gill’s Vice-Captaincy, Calls BCCI’s Narrative a Lie

At first, the announcement of the Asia Cup 2025 squad caught Indian cricket followers massively by surprise, as Suryakumar Yadav did get named captain, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made many sit up, as they named Shubman Gill as vice-captain.

The decision surprised many, and former cricketer Robin Uthappa is not holding back in his condemnation of Gill’s selection, saying it is about marketing and business than cricketing form.

Uthappa’s Explosive Statement

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Uthappa alleged that the BCCI’s “form-first” story was a cover-up.

“I think the marketing and business narrative also takes precedence, which is why he is brought in. You want certain superstars to take the game forward. Shubman is going to be one of them,” Uthappa said.

He further explained that Indian cricket has always backed certain players to build superstars for future eras, and Gill fits that profile perfectly.

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Gill’s IPL 2025 Performance: The Numbers Speak Volumes

Uthappa questioned Gill’s role as vice-captain, but the stats tell a different story. In the 2025 IPL, Gill scored 650 runs in 15 matches, hitting a strike rate of 155.88, with six half-centuries.

Because of his showing, Gill will likely open with Abhishek Sharma in the 2025 Asia Cup. His mix of aggression and consistency makes him a key player for India in the contest.

Asia Cup 2025: Important Dates for Team India

On September 9, the eight-team Asia Cup 2025 will start. India will face the UAE in their first match, but the biggest event is the India vs Pakistan game scheduled for September 14, which everyone is waiting for.

It is expected that the match, where the final of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place, will be the most thrilling of the season as the two best teams from Asia will go head-to-head on September 28 for the title.

The talk about Shubman Gill being vice-captain is already causing a stir before the 2025 Asia Cup. Robin Uthappa thinks it’s mainly a business move, but Gill’s recent scores show he’s earned it.

No matter the reason, everyone will be watching Gill as he tries to prove he deserves the position and guide India in this major cricket competition.