Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers recently shared that he could not wrap his head aroundShreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup 2025 squad. Iyer's ommission has triggered plenty of discussions amid the cricket fraternity.
De Villiers said that he has no idea why Iyer was not picked, adding that the presence of too many leaders might be one of the reasons. The 41-year-old noted that Iyer's progression and his leadership attributes should have made him an automatic pick in his squad.
De Villiers also acknowledged that off-field factors could have also played a part in his exclusion, as selectors consider such factors when making a "50-50 call between two players".