Will Gambhir, SKY opt for both Kuldeep & Varun in Asia Cup?

Bumrah hasn’t played T20Is since the 2024 WC, while Arshdeep is the top wicket-taker. Can India afford to bench either in UAE conditions?

If Arshdeep is dropped, Varun and Kuldeep could both feature. In England T20Is, only one frontline pacer played, with Hardik as second seamer

Playing both Bumrah and Arshdeep could force a choice between Kuldeep and Varun, Kuldeep may sit out despite his UAE success

If only one of Varun or Kuldeep plays, Axar becomes the second spinner. This gives batting depth but weakens the spin attack slightly

SKY would then rely on part-time spin from Abhishek, Tilak, and Rinku, backed by Bumrah, Arshdeep, Hardik, and one specialist spinner