With the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup just around the corner, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly speculating on the composition of the playing XI for both teams. As the stars from both nations gear up to face off in Kandy, the question of who secures a spot in the XI and who might miss out becomes a focal point. For Team India, several players returning from injuries further intensify the selection dilemma. Here’s a look at the players who could potentially be sidelined for the game against Pakistan.
The competition for a spot in the batting order intensifies as Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma vie for the same position. With the availability of Shreyas Iyer for selection, the prospects of either SKY or Varma making it to the playing XI in Kandy appear slim. All eyes are on Iyer, who is making a comeback to the side.
The likely scenario suggests that Shardul Thakur might not secure a place in the XI. This decision is rooted in the fact that both Thakur and Hardik Pandya provide similar all-round abilities. If Pandya is included in the scheme of things, Thakur’s spot could be at risk.
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Another all-rounder, Axar Patel, faces a situation akin to Shardul Thakur’s. To secure a place in the XI, it’s conceivable that Ravindra Jadeja might need to step aside, a choice that seems improbable at the moment.
As the excitement builds for the monumental clash between India and Pakistan, the intricacies of India’s lineup selection become a central point of discussion. The playing XI decisions will shape the course of the match, and the cricketing world waits with bated breath to see which players will ultimately make the cut.
India’s Predicted Playing XI against Pakistan
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (WK), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.
India’s Squad for Asia Cup 2023
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson.