Among all other players, one batsman who stands out is Shreyas Iyer. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said that he needs to be spoken about

'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.

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.