Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his discontent over the exclusion of Suryakumar Yadav from the T20I squad, highlighting that this decision could set a significant precedent for future selections. Yadav, who played a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup victory, had a modest performance in the tournament and the subsequent IPL season. Ashwin empathized with Yadav's feelings of disappointment and questioned the rationale behind the selectors' decision, suggesting it undermines the contributions of players who have achieved success. Furthermore, Ashwin commented on the appointment of Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain, noting that Iyer has not participated in a T20I for over two years. While acknowledging Iyer's successful leadership in franchise cricket, Ashwin raised concerns about the implications of promoting a player from outside the World Cup-winning squad, which could lead to debates about team dynamics and morale. He concluded that the circumstances surrounding these decisions will likely remain a focal point in discussions about Indian cricket.