Shreyas Iyer's potential return to the Indian T20I squad remains doubtful as the star batter is in a four-way spot with debates over the 15th and final spot in the 2025 Asia Cup side. Shreyas last played a T20I for India in December 2023.

'Will you drop Tilak Varma from the XI because I believe Shreyas Iyer's best place to bat is either number three or four? If he goes to No. 5, I think it will be a little too low in T20 cricket, and Surya is at No. 4,' Chopra concluded.

After continuous chatter of well over a week, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is likely to meet on Tuesday to finalise India’s squad for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, happening in the UAE from September 9-28.