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Dubai International Cricket Stadium: With all eyes on what squad India would pick for the upcoming Asia Cup, set to happen in the UAE from September 9-28, former cricketer Priyank Panchal feels the focus should be on selecting the best openers and finishers, while making rest of the batting order flexible as per a given situation.

India last played a T20I in February 2025, when they beat England 4-1 in a home series and are set to play the shortest format after a six-month hiatus through the Asia Cup. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma have formed the top-order in the past few T20I series.

But with players like Test skipper Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul putting good performances in IPL 2025, the batting order’s make-up could make for an interesting look in the squad to be selected by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee in this month.