India, Aug. 15 -- The entire narrative around Shubman Gill and his potential return to the T20I fold as captain for the upcoming Asia Cup has been crushed. A fresh media report revealed that the BCCI selection committee is likely to stick with Suryakumar Yadav as captain. The continental tournament is set to begin on September 9 in the UAE.

According to a report in the Times of India, the Asia Cup squad will be announced by chief selector Ajit Agarkar at a press conference in Mumbai on August 19, following a selection committee meeting.

"Yes, the team for the Asia Cup will be picked on August 19 in Mumbai. The selection committee meeting will be followed by a press conference by chief selector, former India pacer Ajit Agarkar," a source...