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The controversy over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's Asia Cup squad, announced on Tuesday, shows no signs of fading. Not only was Iyer left out of the main 15-member squad, but his omission from the reserves list also angered fans and former cricketers.

While supporters slammed the BCCI's decision, the matter escalated when former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar indirectly criticized chief selector Ajit Agarkar, questioning how Iyer, if considered such a good player, could be left out of even the five standby options.

Although Shreyas himself has yet to issue a statement, his father, Santosh Iyer, openly voiced his fr...