India’s Asia Cup squad has sparked a storm of criticism from fans and experts alike. Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth has openly slammed the selectors, saying this team may scrape through the Asia Cup but stands no chance at the upcoming T20 World Cup. Questions are being raised over the lack of vision, inconsistency in player treatment, and surprise inclusions that do not align with current form or performance. From vice-captaincy changes to questionable selections, the debate is raging: has India gone backwards with this squad, and are the selectors missing the bigger picture with the World Cup only months away? Rupha Ramani with more.
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