Fans are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the Indian cricket team’s squad for the 2023 Asia Cup, particularly since many of the selected players are likely to be part of the upcoming World Cup in 2023. The roster for the continental tournament will provide valuable insights into the composition of the team for the ICC event.
Ajit Agarkar, the head of the selection committee, is reportedly prioritizing the fitness of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer for the Asia Cup. This has led to the postponement of a BCCI meeting, as their fitness could make them automatic selections for the squad. A final decision regarding their inclusion will be made by the BCCI in due course.
In the anticipated India squad for the Asia Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma is expected to lead the team, with Hardik Pandya as his deputy. The tournament is scheduled to begin on September 2, with India’s first match against Pakistan. Subsequently, the first World Cup match is slated to take place in Australia on October 8.
KL Rahul sustained a hamstring injury during the IPL 2023 season, which prevented him from participating in the World Test Championship final and has kept him away from competitive cricket since May.
Shreyas Iyer faced a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and has been absent from the field since March. He also missed the IPL 2023 season due to his back surgery.
While Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have already revealed their team squads for the Asia Cup 2023, India, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka are yet to confirm the players who will be representing them in the tournament. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not disclosed the announcement date for the Team India squad.
Asia Cup 2023 Announced Squads
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (captain), Mahamad Asif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbanshi, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Pratish GC, Kishor Mahato, Sundeep Jora, Arjun Saud, Shyam Dhakal
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Litton Das, Tanzid Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Sheikh Mahedi, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Naim Sheikh