The biggest talking point on the eve of the selection of India's squad for the Asia Cup on Tuesday is whether Shubman Gill, Test captain and man in form, will fit into the T20I scheme of things any longer.

India's build-up to the men's T20 World Cup next February begins with the Asia Cup in the UAE, starting September 9 with India's first match the following day. The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar is expected to name the squad on Tuesday,

The selectors will unveil India’s Asia Cup squad on Tuesday, August 19. With Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired from T20Is, India will enter the UAE tournament with a fresh look and new leadership options.