As India gears up for a two-match , the spotlight is, once again, not just on the players selected – but also on the .

On Thursday (September 25, 2025), the for the series, with set to captain the side and named vice-captain. While the squad includes several exciting names, one glaring omission has stirred fans and sparked debate –

A Story That Won’t Go Away

This isn’t the first time , 27, has been left out despite his . With a and a string of consistent performances in the , his exclusion from the earlier this year had already raised eyebrows.

What stings more for fans is that due to injury, potentially opening a middle-order spot – one that many felt Sarfaraz had earned with sweat and sheer numbers.

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