India, Aug. 19 -- Former India batter Mohammad Kaif reckons Axar Patel is owed an "explanation" after the T20I vice-captaincy was snatched from him and given to Shubman Gill for the upcoming eight-team Asia Cup. The All India Men's Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday unveiled the 15-member squad for the tournament, beginning September 9. Axar, who was the vice-captain for India's last T20I assignment-the five-match series against England earlier this year-is no longer Suryakumar Yadav's deputy, as the all-important position has now been given to Gill.

Gill, who is the Test captain, makes his way to India's T20I setup after more than a year. He last played a T20I in 2024 against Sri Lanka. However, he was never dropped from the team as ...